Chelsea are set for a busy end to the summer transfer window with Mauricio Pochettino trimming down his squad.
While Chelsea are in the market to sign a new forward, the club are currently in a position where they have a group of 30 players involved with the first team squad. This number exceeds Pochettino's preference of around 23 players, as he relies on the development squad for support.
Consequently, some tough decisions may be necessary before the window closes. Several players in the Chelsea squad could move on before Friday's deadline.
Discussions are underway regarding Romelu Lukaku potentially returning to Serie A with Roma on loan, provided a significant fee is received. Callum Hudson-Odoi is also likely to depart for Nottingham Forest.
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Malang Sarr and Tino Anjorin, who have been recovering from injuries, have not been involved with the first team squad during the summer and might leave before the deadline, reports football.london. Chelsea are also open to moveing on Jamie Cumming and Lucas Bergstrom following the arrival of Djordje Petrovic as competition for Robert Sanchez in goal.
Marcus Bettinelli is currently injured, while Eddie Beach will remain at Cohbam until January to provide depth. Lesley Ugochukwu, initially expected to go out on loan upon his arrival at the club, has made appearances from the bench in the Premier League and could provide backup, but the Blues could let him go if a suitable destination emerges and so too could Deivid Washington.
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If Pochettino fails to sign the versatile forward he is looking for, 20-year-old Mason Burstow could be an option. to provide support this season. Burstow has featured for the first team after spending the summer on the tour of the United States.
He was expected to make a move to League One before his involvement with the senior team and his chances might be limited if a new striker arrives, making a potential loan move likely. The futures of other established members of the squad also needs to be resolved.
Chelsea are still open to selling both Trevoh Chalobah and Conor Gallagher. That is despite Chalobah being injured at the moment while Gallagher has been crucial to Pochettino's team early in the season.
Ian Maatsen, who impressed Pochettino during pre-season, has been limited to two short substitute appearances and has been linked with a number of teams. But If Manchester United act on their interest in Marc Cucurella, Maatsen's natural position at full back could result in him staying at Stamford Bridge to provide balance to the squad.
Even the development side might see departures, with a possible loan move for Dylan Williams before the window closes. But the group could also remain relatively settled with players like Charlie Webster, Dion Rankine, Omari Hutchinson and Harvey Vale already out on loan.
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