Chelsea were always set to be front and centre of the transfer window even when it's their selling that is of the utmost importance first and foremost. With Mauricio Pochettino in need of quick sales and plenty of them over the coming weeks to free up room in his bloated squad as well as prepare for orthodox pre-season sessions, it's a demanding period.
The Blues are being forced to consider player sales that they wouldn't otherwise have had on their minds in order to relieve some of the pressure financially and logistically for Pochettino. That hasn't stopped them from racing to the front of the queue when it comes to making new additions, though.
Manuel Ugarte emerged as an early goer this window as a battle with Paris Saint-Germain and transfer drama arose. Moises Caicedo is set to be at the centre of an ongoing tussle between Chelsea and Arsenal whilst Declan Rice interest remains, as does the hope of luring Southampton youngster Romeo Lavia.
