Mauricio Pochettino's next two Chelsea jobs in the summer transfer window are very clear after sanctioning five exits. Following N'Golo Kante's departure on a free transfer to Al-Ittihad, Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy are all set to join him in Saudi Arabia, while Premier League moves for Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic are all but confirmed.
Arsenal are set to acquire Havertz's services in a £65million deal with the German expected to be Mikel Arteta's Granit Xhaka replacement. Kovacic meanwhile, is joining Manchester City and is likely considered as Ilkay Gundogan's replacement as he prepares to join Barcelona once his contract expires at the end of June.
The finishing touches being done on those outgoings are happening at the moment and now Chelsea can focus on their next set of priorities in the summer window. Although five exits for fees have been all but confirmed, which will see the Blues generate up to £130million, another marquee departure is next on the list.
