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Chelsea transfer news: Most likely departures this summer – Real Madrid and Man Utd exits
CHELSEA face a tough battle to keep hold of their best players this summer – but which stars are most likely to leave during the transfer window and where could they go?
Chelsea face a summer of rebuilding following a poor 2017/18 campaign which saw Antonio Conte’s men finish fifth in the Premier League, 30 points behind champions Manchester City.
Blues fans are keen to see plenty of activity in the transfer market ahead of the new season, although uncertainty surrounding their side’s manager is hampering preparations.
Conte appears to be on his way out with Maurizio Sarri the favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge, and the Italian’s first job will be to secure the long-term future of several star players.
Eden Hazard has been linked with a big-money move to Real Madrid while Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign Brazilian Willian.
Football Whispers have identified the top five most likely players to leave the club this summer, and have also highlighted their expected destinations.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the most likely Chelsea departures during the summer transfer window – according to Football Whispers.
(1 – unlikely, 5 – very likely)