Chelsea are set for a summer of sales. Not only do they need it to balance the lopsided financial books, the squad needs to be cut from a massive 31 to around 25 and that is without taking into consideration returning loanees and new additions.
If nobody were to leave and incomings were made alongside the loans, then at least 40 players could be listed as senior members of the group. The biggest task for Mauricio Pochettino and the new look recruitment set-up at Cobham is to ensure this doesn't happen.
It will also benefit the morale, confidence and atmosphere of players that have had a torrid and largely forgettable 12 months at the club. The plan is for a shake-up and change-up on a grand scale. Easier said than done but still just as necessary.
