Top five players who can leave Chelsea next summer

Several faces are expected to leave Stamford Bridge when the transfer market opens

Chelsea have made significant investment in the transfer market investment once again.

As Todd Boehly's project evolves, they followed up their summer spending binge, which topped the £200 million milestone, by spending well over £100 million. A recruitment effort that is reminiscent of Roman Abramovich's early years in west London has been supported by the American.

Starlet Mason Mount has also rejected a new contract with the club and is expected to leave the club next summer. A host of clubs including Liverpool and Bayern Munich are interested in signing the English star.

Chelsea have also sacked Potter and a new manager will be in charge for the next transfer window.

As a result and to comply with the FFP rules and regulations, a number of players could be let go, therefore we look at who might be moving on to greener pastures.

Romelu Lukaku

The forward has been very mobile during the last 12 months. He transferred from Inter to Chelsea, his performance at Inter convince Chelsea to splash huge sum, although Lukaku formerly had a high level of productivity in the Premier League, but he has struggled to restore it.

Aubameyang was sought after by Chelsea because the Belgian hasn't improved the team's problems in the final third and has only scored a very small number of league goals. In his 30s, Lukaku wouldn't come at a great cost but would be viewed as excess at Stamford Bridge.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

For the previous 12 months, the forward has been quite nomadic. He moved from Arsenal to Barcelona, although he didn't stay long there before returning to London. Aubameyang was once quite productive in the Premier League, but he has had trouble regaining it.

Chelsea sought out Felix because he hasn't helped Chelsea's issues in the final third and has only scored once in the league. Aubameyang, who is in in his 30s, wouldn't cost a high price but would be considered surplus at Stamford Bridge.

Hakim Ziyech

Another guy who could struggle against Chelsea's expanding options up front. Despite his evident potential, the Moroccan has been unable to secure a berth in the first squad since joining the Blues. He seems to be at the bottom of the food chain, and Mudryk's presence will only make matters worse.

There has already been interest from Serie A teams, and if Ziyech wants to become a starter, he may decide to depart with the possibility that the club would get a sizable amount.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

While the Blues have a lot of options in the centre of the park, this raises a question over Loftus-Cheek's future. They already have players like Enzo Fernandez, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Conor Gallagher on their books.

Even though Loftus-Cheek, 26, has registered 14 team appearances so far this campaign, both sides might still explore a permanent departure if the price and opportunity were right. Loftus-Cheek has been loaned out multiple times in the past.

Christian Pulisic

Throughout the winter Christian Pulisic was rumoured to be leaving Chelsea, and he is still on the list of players who might go.

The American star most impressed at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season, however he has only occasionally displayed his skill.

If they can return the majority of the £54 million they spent Borussia Dortmund for his services, the Blues will sell without a doubt. He is sidelined with a knee ailment, which makes selling during this window problematic.