Few Premier League clubs generate more buzz during transfer windows than Chelsea. After spending over €115 million on signings like Liam Delap and Estêvão, the Blues are now focused on balancing the books. With a long list of players reportedly for sale, Chelsea could earn record-breaking revenue this summer.
Who Could Be Leaving Stamford Bridge?
The club has already banked €22.2 million through the exits of Marcus Bettinelli, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Bashir Humphreys. But reports from The Guardian suggest Chelsea is open to parting ways with at least 14 players—with other outlets listing as many as 16 potential departures.
Big names expected to leave include Raheem Sterling, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Lesley Ugochukwu. However, players like Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, and Christopher Nkunku could fetch significant transfer fees. The most eye-catching potential sale is Noni Madueke, who has drawn serious interest from Arsenal.
Combined market values for the listed players total approximately €348 million. When added to existing sales, Chelsea could generate up to €370.2 million—a club record. However, the final figure may depend on whether the Blues accept lower offers than originally expected.
Chelsea’s Diminishing Returns on Transfer Investments
Although the potential sales figure sounds high, Chelsea may be forced to accept below-market offers for key players. For instance, receiving just €40m for Madueke, €35m for Nkunku, and €25m for Renato Veiga could mean a combined loss of €9 million based on their original transfer fees.
Several Chelsea players have seen steep value declines since arriving in London:
- Ben Chilwell: -€25 million
- João Félix: -€30 million
- Christopher Nkunku: -€30 million
- Raheem Sterling: -€60 million
These figures highlight a harsh reality: many of Chelsea’s underperforming stars now carry far less value than when they joined. With Financial Fair Play regulations looming, the club may be forced to accept losses to trim its bloated squad.
