Chelsea set to clear out high profile players at end of the season

According to reports from the Evening Standard, Chelsea are reportedly preparing for a summer clear out in a bid to reduce their bloated squad size.

The club is said to be considering the offloading of several high-profile players, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic.

With a current squad size of 33 players, the club is looking to trim down to a more manageable 25-man group ahead of the next season. This move is expected to free up space for new signings and reduce the wage bill of the club.

Mateo Kovacic is another player who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea are yet to initiate talks regarding an extension to his current contract, which has just 16 months left to run.

Reports suggest that Manchester City and former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on the Croatian midfielder, with a potential move on the cards.

The decision to sell these players would be a tough one for the club, as many of them have been integral to the team’s success in recent years.

However, with the need to balance the books and create room for new acquisitions, the club appears to be gearing up for a major shakeup. The coming months will be crucial in determining which players stay and which ones depart from Chelsea.