Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
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Axel Disasi is a central defender available for transfer.
Danny Welbeck is a professional football player known for his time with Brighton and Hove Albion.
A 25-year-old midfielder from Chelsea, Argentina.
Filip Jorgensen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Jordan Henderson is a midfielder for the England national football team.
Marco Palestra is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Maxence Lacroix is a centre-back that Chelsea explored a signing for from Crystal Palace.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Left-back for Rayo Vallecano.
Raheem Sterling is an English winger who previously played for Chelsea and Manchester City.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
Trevoh Chalobah is a Chelsea defender who was called up to replace an injured teammate for the World Cup.
Xabi Alonso is a former footballer and current manager known for his success in football both as a player and coach.
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With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
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