Overview

• Chelsea have placed Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku on their exit list to free up squad spots and reduce wage commitments before pursuing new signings.
• Personal terms with Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho are already agreed, pending a formal approach once the necessary departures are confirmed.
• Advanced verbal talks with RB Leipzig envision a swap sending Nkunku—valued at around £40 million—in part exchange for Xavi Simons, whose fee is estimated at about £61 million.
• The emphasis on outgoings follows a busy June and July recruitment phase that compelled the club to balance its roster and comply with UEFA spending directives.
• Chelsea’s sales-first sequencing underscores their commitment to Financial Fair Play while they prepare to finalise two marquee attacking additions.