Chelsea expected to sell multiple players including Axel Disasi amid Newcastle interest

Chelsea is actively managing its squad this summer, balancing significant new signings like Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Joao Pedro with the need to offload several players to comply with UEFA financial fair play rules. The club has reached the Club World Cup final against PSG, securing substantial prize money that will ease financial pressures, but they still plan to sell or loan out multiple players to reduce their wage bill. Among those expected to leave are Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Joao Félix, and Noni Madueke, with Disasi attracting interest from Newcastle United and Villarreal, as Chelsea seeks around €30 million for the French defender. Disasi was excluded from the Club World Cup squad and spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Aston Villa, who declined to sign him permanently. Additionally, young winger Tyrique George is likely to be loaned out to gain regular first-team experience despite making an impressive breakthrough this season. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca aims to maintain a streamlined first-team squad of about 22 or 23 players for the upcoming season, focusing on both strengthening the squad and ensuring financial sustainability.