Recently, Joao Felix left Stamford Bridge to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr for an initial £26.2M fee, plus £17.5M in potential add-ons. This is the ninth player to depart the club, and it's clear that more players need to leave before the start of the 2025/26 season to help the club follow financial rules and make new signings under manager Enzo Maresca.

According to reports, Chelsea also wants to sell Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Renato Veiga to help with finances and to make room for new players. The club has been fined by UEFA for breaching financial rules, so they need to act quickly to sell their assets that are not being used.

While some players like Veiga and Ugochukwu might be in demand due to their age and potential, others like Chilwell and Sterling might be harder to sell. Chelsea may need to lower their expectations for the prices of these players, as reports suggest they want £20M for Sterling and £25M for Broja, which might be too high for many clubs this summer.

The club's goal is to make room for new additions while following financial rules. They need to balance their finances and make smart decisions to bring in the right players for the team.