Chelsea look as if they are not going to take long to get down to business this summer in the form of significant transfer business.
The Blues are set to announce the signing of Liam Delap after he selected them over a host of Premier League sides, including Manchester United.
There are also moves being made at the other end of the pitch. Chelsea are in talks to sign Mike Maignan from AC Milan to address their goalkeeping issues.
At the expense of these big name signings, and with more still to come, the Blues will be well aware they will need to part ways with a number of first team stars this summer.
Reece James and Cole Palmer react to major Chelsea transfer news
The future of Jadon Sancho was up for debate for the second half of the season after it became apparent that Chelsea could send Sancho back to Old Trafford for a small fee.
After talks continued between both parties, it emerged that the England winger would not be joining the club permanently.
It is believed Sancho would not agree to Chelsea’s wage structure, and is therefore likely to be looking elsewhere for a club upon his return to United.
The winger took to Instagram to post a goodbye message to the club, with Reece James and Cole Palmer amongst the players to send heartfelt messages in response.
Sancho’s most likely next club
The relationship between the player and his parent club is tarnished. This was shown when Sancho made a dig at United following Marcus Rashford’s move on loan to Aston Villa.
Borussia Dortmund have been keen on Sancho this season, however their reluctance to sign him permanently last summer could cause Ruben Amorim’s side an issue when looking to part ways this time around.
A spot on the wing could come up if though if Jamie Gittens’ potential move to Stamford Bridge becomes a reality. He is another player high on the shortlist at the club.
The youngster has been praised in the past by Sancho, and it would likely be a bitter pill to swallow if he was to replace him for the upcoming campaign.
