Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has provided a fresh update on the futures of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Aaron Anselmino.
The trio have all been linked with a transfer away from Stamford Bridge before the end of the summer window, either on a permanent or temporary basis.
Jackson and Nkunku are available to leave permanently should the Blues receive a suitable proposal, Aston Villa and Newcastle United being linked with Jackson and playmaker Nkunku attracting interest from Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.
Meanwhile, Anselmino is an obvious option for a season on loan elsewhere, preferably a foreign club with the bulk of his career having been spent in Argentina.
As it stands, though, all three players are training away from the main group as they await developments with regards to their futures.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca pictured on June 28, 2025
Maresca speaks on Jackson, Nkunku and Anselmino
Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Thursday, Maresca admitted that all three players are currently not part of his first-team plans.
Nevertheless, he did leave the door ajar for Jackson and Nkunku to be reintegrated should they not find new clubs before the September 1 deadline.
The Italian said, as per football.london: "He (Jackson) is available but he is not going to be part of the squad. We have two strikers, two in that position and also something can happen before the transfer window closes.
"Christo is with us but it's the same answer as Nico."
Quizzed on whether there is any chance of a reprieve, Maresca added: "If they are going to be here, they will be with us. If not, it means they found a solution.
"I think it's better if they find a solution because they are going to be more happy."
On Anselmino, Maresca said: "Aaron is training with us. He is a fantastic boy. Good player, but he needs to go and play games. He is another player waiting for a solution."
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku pictured in April 2025
Why Chelsea will try to accelerate Jackson, Nkunku sales
As per widespread reports, Chelsea are waiting to finalise the signings of RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
They will not be finalised without Chelsea raising the necessary funds from the sales of Jackson and Nkunku, a consequence of Chelsea needing to comply with terms set out by UEFA on the back of being punished for breaching financial regulations.
While other players are on the transfer list, Chelsea want to generate at least £90m from cashing in on Jackson and Nkunku.
Realistically-speaking, that looks unlikely unless Newcastle choose Jackson as a replacement for Alexander Isak, or if Bayern or Leipzig are willing to sign Nkunku on a permanent basis rather than on loan, which is their current preference.
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