Xabi Alonso must axe 11 Chelsea stars as deadline set for £278 transfer plan
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The incoming Blues boss, who has penned a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge, will officially commence his duties on July 1, affording him and the sporting hierarchy sufficient time to strengthen the squad.However, before Chelsea contemplate recruiting any additional players, a major exodus is required. The 23-year-old defender, whom the Blues secured from Lyon for £30.7million in January 2023, hasn't distinguished himself since the Italian's departure, prompting doubts about his long-term prospects.Tosin AdarabioyoWithout being overly dramatic, the start of Chelsea's downfall this season can be pinpointed to Tosin's two glaring errors in the loss to Leeds at the end of last year.
While Tosin is a seasoned professional, he doesn't offer the same calibre of experience as someone like Enzo Fernandez, who, despite being three years his junior, has featured – and triumphed – in matches at the very highest level.Chelsea have already lined up four new faces for Xabi Alonso (Image: Getty Images)Benoit BadiashileBadiashile also confronts an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old winger, whom the Blues recruited from Manchester United for £40m in the summer, arrived carrying a reputation as a troublemaker, yet his attitude has been nothing short of exemplary.Nevertheless, this does not shield him from criticism regarding his displays on the pitch.
Even during his periods of fitness, the 21-year-old winger was rarely afforded the opportunity to make his mark, meaning Garnacho will likely carry the blame.Liam DelapDelap has endured a difficult introduction to life at Chelsea. The 20-year-old striker, signed from Barcelona for a mere £5m in July 2024, showed considerable promise in his first campaign, yet just as he appeared poised to nail down a starting berth, he was struck down by injury.Eager to provide Guiu with more regular game time, the Blues dispatched him on loan to Sunderland in the summer, only to swiftly recall him when Nicolas Jackson forced through a move to Bayern Munich.