As Xabi Alonso prepares to officially assume control of Chelsea on July 1, the club’s hierarchy has initiated a brutal squad clear-out.
Reports indicate the club is actively looking to move on a significant portion of the squad to balance the books after a disastrous, tenth place finish wiped out European revenue.
The futures of several high-profile stars are heavily up in the air.
Rumours are swirling that an agreement has been reached that could see Alejandro Garnacho depart Stamford Bridge after less than 12 months in London.
Former Blues winger Shaun Wright-Phillips publicly urged Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernández to stay put, despite intense transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid and Inter Milan following his recent club-enforced ban.