Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to offload more star names in the January transfer window.
The Italian coach opted for a firm approach over the summer, as he looked to trim down an infamously bloated squad, with exits including Raheem Sterling and former captain Conor Gallagher.
Maresca was unable to move on all of the players he wanted in August, but that plan will be revived at the start of 2025, with Ben Chilwell tipped as one of the first departures.
However, reports from the Daily Mirror indicate Chilwell will not be the only player offered an exit route from Stamford Bridge, with midfield duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall both eyeing loan moves.
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Maresca’s preference for loans indicates he is still undecided on their respective futures at the club but they are not in his immediate plans.
Neither player has started a Premier League game this season, with their roles limited to the EFL Cup and the UEFA Conference League, as Maresca looks to balance his options.
A return to Leicester City in January?
Chukwuemeka has been linked with Crystal Palace, and Dewsbury-Hall could be in line for a sensational return to Leicester City, less than six months after leaving the King Power Stadium.
The 24-year-old opted to follow Maresca from the Foxes in the summer, after playing a key role in their promotion campaign, but his start at Chelsea has been uninspiring.
Reports from Football Insider claim Ruud van Nistelrooy could be open to a short-term move as he aims to reinforce his squad for a relegation battle – but Chelsea will have to contribute to both player’s salaries if they move on.
