According to the latest report from The Athletic, Chelsea Football Club's developments in the transfer market have sparked a lot of interest. Firstly, rumors of Sterling's move to Juventus are not confirmed at the moment, as the 29-year-old England winger is working full time on his preparations for the new season under the guidance of Maresca. Sterling's retention is undoubtedly good news for Chelsea, as his speed and breaking ability will provide strong support for the team's side attacks.
However, Chelsea still face many challenges in the transfer market. The addition of Felix has made the issue of a bloated squad even more pressing. In order to alleviate this pressure, Chelsea need to address some of the departures, especially if there are wingers in the first team to leave, will be able to significantly reduce the pressure on the team's lineup. But as of now, Sterling is not included in the list of departures.
On the other hand, Romelu Lukaku's release clause has become a major concern for Chelsea to focus on. The Belgian striker has a release clause of £38 million and Chelsea are looking to move him to Napoli within this transfer window, regardless of whether or not Osmeen joins in any other way. The move would help Chelsea recoup some of their money and free up payroll space for future reinforcement needs.
Moreover, Chilwell's future is full of uncertainty. Although he does not figure in Maresca's plans, Chelsea's valuation of him and the player's high salary could be an obstacle to a sale. Chelsea will need to make an informed decision while balancing their squad and finances.
