Chelsea may be forced into uncomfortable decision after £175m triple transfer swoop

Chelsea might have to make a difficult decision in order to secure high-profile moves for three exciting players. The west Londoners are making some big moves in the summer market, having already made a number of expensive signings. Liam Delap, Estevao Willian, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez have all moved to Stamford Bridge over the last few weeks.

More players look set to arrive in the near future, with Chelsea expected to complete a couple of big-money moves. They have agreed to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens in a deal which is reportedly worth around £55million. Brighton striker Joao Pedro is also joining the Blues for around £60m, with the 23-year-old having flown to the US to undergo a medical.

Chelsea have additionally been keeping tabs on West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, who looks set to leave the London Stadium this summer. He could reportedly move for around £60m, meaning the Blues would be spending £175m to land all three players.

Tottenham are interested in Kudus but reports have suggested that Chelsea could hijack their pursuit. However, it seems likely that at least one forward will need to leave Stamford Bridge to make room for Kudus.

Raheem Sterling would be the obvious candidate, but there is no guarantee that top clubs would be willing to take him on. His wage demands could also put him out of reach for middling teams, presenting a dilemma for Chelsea.

They might instead be forced to sell one of their first-team stars, with Noni Madueke perhaps most likely to be put on the chopping block.

The former PSV winger is said to be attracting interest from several other Premier League clubs, including the likes of Arsenal and Newcastle. However, according to the Daily Mail, those in power at Chelsea have no interest in letting him leave.

That said, if they are serious about landing Kudus, they might have to wave goodbye to Madueke in spite of their desire to keep him around.

Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix could also leave Stamford Bridge between now and the start of next season. Both players are thought to have been deemed surplus to requirements but opportunities for exits are yet to present themselves.

Other outcasts at Chelsea include the likes of Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga and Armando Broja. None of those players are likely to command significant transfer fees, though.

It remains to be seen how the Blues will proceed when it comes to their interest in recruiting Kudus. A successful move for the 24-year-old would be bittersweet, given that sacrifices will need to be made to allow it to happen.

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