Chelsea are set to make many more summer sales before the transfer deadline on September 1.
BlueCo have already raised around £220 million through transfer income this summer, after agreeing deals to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga, Basir Humphreys, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Mathis Amougou, Djordje Petrovic, João Félix, Armando Broja, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Lesley Ugochukwu.
Chelsea's best performers in the Premier League last season Average match rating
Cole Palmer 7.33
Moises Caicedo 7.02
Enzo Fernández 6.95
Nicolas Jackson 6.88
Noni Madueke 6.82
via WhoScored
This has allowed Chelsea to balance the books and free up space for potential new signings, specifically Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, with Enzo Maresca's side believed to be in talks for both (Sky Sports).
Not counting their possible fees for Garnacho and Simons, Chelsea have already spent £277 million (including their pre-agreed summer deals), so they're likely to go well over the £300 million mark by deadline day.
This means that the west Londoners are actively looking to trim the squad further, with midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka expected to return to the Bundesliga on a permanent deal with Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka in action
As well as Chukwuemeka, both Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson could be among Chelsea's next high-profile departures.
The duo were left out of the squad for Chelsea's 2-0 pre-season win over Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on Friday, watching on as summer signing Joao Pedro and exciting new teenager Estevao Willian got on the scoresheet.
Now, an update has emerged on Jackson, with his own stance on leaving made crystal clear.
Nicolas Jackson tells Chelsea he's ready to leave
The Senegalese, barring his goal in the Conference League final against Real Betis, endured a torrid end to 2024/2025 - scoring just one Premier League goal since the turn of the year.
He was also sent off in the Club World Cup against Flamengo, and with both Pedro and Liam Delap arriving, he's now fallen down Maresca's pecking order.
Nicolas Jackson-3
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking to TBR Football, Jackson has told Chelsea he's ready to leave, with the forward's agents informing Maresca's side that a new challenge is desired on his end.
“I am told that Jackson’s camp have made it clear to Chelsea that he is looking at a move this month,” Bailey said.
“He was concerned when Liam Delap came in, and since the arrival of Joao Pedro the situation has only got worse. Jackson is looking at his options, but I am told that Newcastle do appeal to him, and likewise he has a huge amount of respect for Unai Emery at Villa.
Chelsea-Nicolas-Jackson
“Given the cost involved, there is a good chance he moves within England.”
The former Villarreal sensation, according to Bailey, commands a lofty price tag of around £70 million, with Newcastle specifically ready to bid £60m.
While the Magpies are about £10m off, Chelsea are said to be open to negotiations, so a move from Eddie Howe's side could be one to watch.