According to a new report by Matt Law, a prominent journalist for the Daily Telegraph, with Pedro
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of joining.
Chelsea
is reworking its first team squad with plans to sell or loan out at least six to seven players. The addition of Neto not only strengthens the team's offensive line, but may also prompt other clubs to show interest in players such as Sterling and Madueke. Although Chelsea is not actively marketing these players, the club has expressed its willingness to listen to potential offers.
Sterling is currently earning over £300,000 a week at Chelsea, and although he has not expressed a desire to leave the club, recent reports in the Italian media have suggested that Juventus are keeping a close eye on Sterling's movements, which could signal a
transfer to another club (professional sports)
New developments in the market.
The signings of Neto and striker Samu Omorodion mark the level of activity in Chelsea's transfer window this summer. While some of the new signings are likely to stay with the team this season, there are also players who will be loaned out to gain more experience in the game. Chelsea initially aimed to sign a right-footed winger and made an offer for Michael Ollis, but ultimately opted to sign left-footed Neto, reflecting the club's tendency to sign versatile players, known within the club as 'Swiss Army Knives', in the summer transfer window.
Neto's versatility, i.e. the ability to play on the left, the right or even as a No.10, fits Chelsea's need for flexibility in their players, which will provide more options and variations in the team's tactical layout.
