Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
Summer 2025
Benfica striker Pavlidis is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle, and top La Liga clubs after notching 24 goals and 10 assists this season.
The Greek forward’s €100m release clause might not hold back a deal. Benfica are expected to negotiate a lower fee with several clubs circling.
Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
Summer 2025
Chelsea are reportedly open to offloading both Mudryk and Nkunku this summer. Mudryk’s form and failed drug test contribute to the decision; Nkunku draws interest from United and PSG.
Chelsea expect more serious bids for Nkunku, but could struggle to recoup the €60m paid for him. Mudryk’s suspension and underperformance complicate his market value.
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
Decision expected in May 2025
Chelsea will decide whether to activate the £25m clause to sign Sancho permanently from Manchester United or send him back for £5m.
Sancho has two goals and five assists in 25 appearances this season. His performances will influence the Blues’ final call, with Manchester United awaiting clarity on the winger’s long-term future.
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Summer 2025
Manchester United have identified Ipswich striker Liam Delap as their top target to fix scoring issues, edging out costlier names like Viktor Gyökeres and Benjamin Sesko. Chelsea are also keen due to Enzo Maresca’s City connection.
Delap, who has 12 goals in 30 Premier League games, could be available for £40m if Ipswich are relegated. Despite City’s £40m buyback clause, they’re unlikely to trigger it, though they would earn 20% of any Ipswich profit.
Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)
April 6
Chelsea confirmed that defender Wesley Fofana has undergone successful hamstring surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season, including the Club World Cup this summer.
After suffering a fresh muscle injury shortly after returning from a long layoff, Fofana was assessed by specialists who recommended surgery. He’ll now begin a rehab program with Chelsea’s medical team at Cobham. He’s played just 14 league games this season.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Summer 2025
Osimhen is set to leave Napoli, and a four-way race is forming between Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Juventus.
Marca reports Napoli may negotiate offers below the €75m release clause. His performances on loan have reignited top-level interest across Europe.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025 (target window)
Chelsea are seriously considering a move for 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens.
Gittens has tallied 10 goal contributions this season in 27 matches but has failed to score or assist in his last 16. Dortmund are reportedly open to selling him, and several clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation.
Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham)
Ahead of Thursday’s clash with Chelsea (2 May 2025)
Postecoglou could become the first Spurs manager to lose his first four league games against Chelsea.
Tottenham have failed to beat Chelsea in all of Postecoglou’s previous league encounters. A fourth loss would deepen the pressure on the Aussie coach, whose side has faltered in key moments this season.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Djordje Petrovic (Strasbourg)
Summer transfer window
Leeds are scouting replacements for goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with Liverpool’s Kelleher and Chelsea’s Petrovic on their radar.
Kelleher is expected to leave Liverpool in search of regular first-team football, while Petrovic, currently on loan at Strasbourg, is also being considered. Leeds, currently 2nd in the Championship, may push for an upgrade in goal if they secure Premier League promotion.
Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
April 2025
Jadon Sancho has reportedly requested a return to Borussia Dortmund after an underwhelming loan spell at Chelsea, where he contributed just one goal and two assists in his last 20 games.
Chelsea are contractually obligated to buy Sancho for £25m, but are considering paying a £5m penalty to cancel the deal and avoid a permanent move, sending him back to Manchester United.
