Chelsea are preparing for a major overhaul of their attack, with manager Xabi Alonso reportedly ready to sanction the departure of four first-team players. Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson could leave Stamford Bridge within the next two weeks, while Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to be made available for loan and Pedro Neto has attracted serious interest from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
The Premier League club are under pressure to reduce the size of their squad in the coming days. Alonso inherited a group containing a large number of players and has already warned that significant changes are required, particularly in defence.
However, the need for a substantial reorganisation is not limited to Chelsea’s back line. The club’s attacking department could also look considerably different in the coming weeks, with several prominent players potentially moving on.
Foot Mercato, citing Sky Sports, reported that the exits of a number of Chelsea players are now close.
Delap and Jackson are both expected to depart Stamford Bridge soon. The two forwards were absent from Chelsea’s friendly against Real Sociedad on Saturday, a development regarded as a further indication of their uncertain positions and the club’s desire to find swift solutions for them.
Jackson, who is Senegalese, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs. Delap, the England international, appears to be the preferred option for Como.
The futures of other attacking players are also being assessed. Mudryk is expected to leave on loan, with Chelsea keen to provide the Ukraine winger with more regular playing time while creating additional room in their forward line.
Neto could also be on his way out of west London. The Portugal winger is the subject of serious interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Hilal identified as the club pursuing his signature.
Chelsea must now find the right balance between their financial ambitions and the need to reduce a bloated squad significantly. Selling Delap and Jackson, alongside a possible loan departure for Mudryk and a potential transfer for Neto, could generate a substantial sum for the club.
The scale of the expected movement highlights the extent of the changes being considered under Alonso. While defensive adjustments remain an important part of the manager’s plans, the forward line is also set for a significant reshaping before the immediate transfer window deadline.
For now, the absences of Delap and Jackson from the match against Real Sociedad provide the clearest indication that their Chelsea futures may be nearing an end. Mudryk’s situation is likely to involve a temporary move, while Neto’s potential departure depends on whether Al-Hilal can turn its interest into a formal agreement.
