Chelsea, Tottenham See Multiple Midfielders Depart Amid £249m Summer Spending

Chelsea is undergoing significant squad changes this summer, with striker Nicolas Jackson likely to leave amid interest from both Premier League and international clubs, adding to Chelsea's extensive transfer sales totaling over £200 million. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is set to depart for Everton in a deal potentially worth up to £29 million, having played a limited role for Chelsea despite contributing in the UEFA Conference League. Additionally, midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is expected to leave permanently as Chelsea's midfield depth makes his breakthrough unlikely. Meanwhile, Chelsea continues to bolster its squad, signing 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax for £37 million to provide competition for Marc Cucurella, along with other recent acquisitions like Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Across London, Tottenham Hotspur is also reshaping its midfield, with Yves Bissouma likely to depart following the arrival of Joao Palhinha; Spurs are seeking upgrades and have shown interest in players like Conor Gallagher and Jack Grealish to strengthen their squad after injuries to key players. Both clubs are actively managing transfers to balance squad competitiveness and financial considerations ahead of the new season.