Chelsea's summer transfer window looks set to be dominated by exits in the early stages as Mauricio Pochettino's squad takes shape. The need for outgoings is clear after a campaign that saw a bloated dressing room struggle with consistency, with a number of changes to the starting lineup every week.
Six deals are already set to be sorted, taking a decent chunk of the work out of the way, with Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech set to join N'Golo Kante in Saudi Arabia next season. Mateo Kovacic has agreed a move to join Manchester City, having entered the final year of his contract.
football.london understands that Kai Havertz is set for a medical with Arsenal in the coming days as a fee between the two London clubs was agreed, with personal terms no issue. Another on the way out could be Mason Mount as the Cobham Academy graduate also enters his final year under contract.
