Chelsea have been praised for their business in the transfer market in recent years, but they may be about to squander £63million. The Blues have set the benchmark in the Premier League this season with last weekend's 7-0 thumping over Norwich keeping them top of the table.
Chelsea may be throwing money away next year (Image: GETTY)
The move has made Chelsea one of the toughest teams to break down in European football and played a huge role in helping them win the Champions League last season.
Key to their success at the back has also been the resurgence of Antonio Rudiger, who was frozen out by Lampard before his dismissal.
Andreas Christensen has also ensured he's one of the first names on the team sheet with his assured performances at the back.
But both players could potentially leave Chelsea as free agents next summer with their contract expiring at the end of the season.
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But in not doing so, Chelsea are basically throwing away £63m in potential sales.
According to Transfermarkt, Christensen and Rudiger are both valued at £31.5m on current form, although Chelsea would highly unlikely to be able demands anywhere close to that figure in January due to their contract situations.
Letting both leave as free agents could prove a disaster for Chelsea as they would need to find money elsewhere to help fund improvements to Tuchel's squad.
Kounde was Chelsea's top defensive target in the summer, but they were reluctant to meet Sevilla's demands.