Chelsea transfer news: Blues to put four defenders up for sale amid 10 potential exits

Chelsea squad is reportedly bracing for a massive overhaul this summer with Blues boss Frank Lampard set to oust four defenders amid a total of 10 potential sales. Chelsea defenders have come under heavy scrutiny after Lampard's first season in charge as west London club conceded 54 goals in Premier League,  most among teams in top half of division. Chelsea defenders that are set to leave Stamford Bridge in summer include Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso.

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Chelsea transfer news: Four Chelsea defenders to be sold

According to a report from Times, Chelsea are set to offload four defenders. Centre-back pairing of Andreas Christensen and Kurt Zouma have stalled in ir progress after being tipped as future stars for Premier League club. Everton are reportedly keen on a Kurt Zouma transfer. left-back duo of Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri are also among those players that are considered to be below Lampard's required level as Chelsea are w targeting Leicester City star Ben Chilwell. sale of se four defenders will generate revenue for Lampard to spend and strengn or areas of his squad. 

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Chelsea transfer news: Kepa Arrizabalaga to be loaned out with N'golo Kante up for sale?

inconsistent Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly set to be loaned out as a summer sale is unlikely to regain much of £71m spent on Spanish goalkeeper. Frank Lampard opted to start with Willy Caballero in goal during FA Cup final defeat against Arsenal indicating that he's lost faith in Kepa. Although report claimed Ross Barkley and Tiemoue Bakayoko will be available for Lampard, World Cup winner N'Golo Kante could be sold to prioritise weaker areas in team. Lampard has struggled to accommodate Kante in his system and might use funds to lure in German youngster Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. 

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Football transfer news: Kai Havertz transfer update

Chelsea are still keen on landing Kai Havertz in summer as Willian recently rejected a two-year contract extension with Premier League side. Willian has been subject of interest from Arsenal and Tottenham whilst Lampard believes that Havertz could replace Willian in attack as young versatile German is able to play anywhere along front line. Chelsea outcast Michy Batshuayi is also expected to leave club in summer and raise funds for or potential transfers. 

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