Chelsea Transfer News 2025: Players Sell This Summer

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Chelsea may sell at least 10 players from their large squad in the 2025 Summer Transfer Window. It’s been more than 5 years since Chelsea has been buying and selling players in large numbers. The 2024-25 season has been another rocky ride for Chelsea.

Despite spending over £1 billion under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the club continues to struggle with consistency, squad balance, and identity.

A mid-table finish is looming, and Champions League qualification seems unlikely. With that in mind, it’s clear Chelsea needs another big clear-out in the summer to reset and refocus. Below is a breakdown of the 15 players Chelsea must look to sell in the upcoming transfer window, followed by a table summarising why each departure makes sense.

Players Chelsea Should Sell (2025)

Raheem Sterling – Underwhelming on the pitch and on massive wages.
Axel Disasi – Failed to impress and dropped down the pecking order.
Robert Sanchez – Too many costly errors as a goalkeeper.
Benoît Badiashile – Injury-prone and inconsistent.
Christopher Nkunku – Fitness has returned, but performances have not.
Carney Chukwuemeka – Frozen out; better suited for a fresh start.
David Datro Fofana – Largely unseen due to injury; a failed gamble.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Past his peak at Chelsea; high wages.
Tosin Adarabioyo – Not at the level Chelsea requires.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – Limited chances; a system signing that didn’t work.
Lesley Ugochukwu – Surplus to requirements in midfield.
Omari Kellyman – Injured most of the year; the transfer never made sense.
João Felix – Yet another disappointing loan spell.
Armando Broja – No goals in 2024-25; needs a new environment.
Ben Chilwell – Lost his place to Cucurella; fading relevance at Chelsea.

Summary Table

Player	Reason for Sale
Raheem Sterling	High wages, inconsistent performances
Axel Disasi	Poor form, dropped in pecking order
Robert Sanchez	Too many errors, not reliable
Benoît Badiashile	Injuries and poor consistency
Christopher Nkunku	Not delivering despite being fit
Carney Chukwuemeka	Not in manager’s plans, needs a move
David Datro Fofana	Injuries haven’t proven himself
Kepa Arrizabalaga	Not needed, wage burden
Tosin Adarabioyo	Not in the manager’s plans, needs a move
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall	Barely featured, doesn’t fit in
Lesley Ugochukwu	Surplus due to midfield depth
Omari Kellyman	Barely played, injury issues
João Felix	Below the required standard, free transfer value
Armando Broja	Goalless season, stagnating development
Ben Chilwell	Lost starting spot, could still attract buyers

Why Chelsea Needs a Summer Clear-Out

Chelsea has a bloated squad, poor balance, and too many players on high wages who are not contributing. Selling these 15 players would raise much-needed funds and clear space for new arrivals who better fit the manager’s vision.

More importantly, it could help restore a sense of identity and focus that Chelsea have been lacking for several seasons. A leaner, more motivated squad could be the key to finally turning the corner in 2025-26.