10 Chelsea Players Who Could Leave Stamford Bridge This Summer

• Chelsea could lose as many as 10 senior players once the summer transfer window opens in the coming weeks
• The players include Romelu Lukaku, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Timo Werner, Ross Barkley, and Cesar Azpilicueta whose deal is set to expire at the end of the season
• Antonio Rudiger is the highest-ranking member of the squad certain to leave this summer after he reportedly reached a deal to join Real Madrid

The upcoming summer transfer window could be marked by a mass exodus of Chelsea players from Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are set to usher in a new era in the coming days as Roman Abramovich prepares to quit as the club's owner.

Sports Brief understands American tycoon Todd Boehly is in line to take over from Abramovich whose exit was occasioned by the UK government's decision to sanction him.

The sanctions slapped on Abramovich have had a significant impact on Chelsea's operations, with the club unable to engage in contract talks with their players.

Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso could leave Chelsea for Barcelona

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Mirror UK reports the dire situation has left Chelsea in a precarious situation, with the club in danger of losing out a number of key players this summer.

One such player who is on the verge of quitting the Blues is Antonio Rudiger who is expected to move to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Who else could leave Chelsea this summer?

According to Mirror, as many as 10 players could dump the West London club in the coming days over the uncertainty of the club's future.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and Andreas Christensen are among the players tipped to depart, with the latter believed to be on the verge of joining Barcelona.

Jorginho, Romelu Lukaku, and Christian Pulisic are also staring at an uncertain future with the Blues, while Saul Niguez is expected to return to Atletico Madrid after the expiry of his loan spell.

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Others are Ross Barkley, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Timo Werner, and skipper Cesar Azpilicueta whose contract is set to run out at the end of the season.

Steven Gerrard names two Chelsea stars among best midfielders

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has included Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount in his list of the best midfielders in the world.

In his list, the former England international included only Premier League players with the exception of Jude Bellingham who is plying his trade in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund.

Other players who featured in Gerrard's list include Man City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, and Liverpool's Fabinho.