Chelsea puts two star players up for sale for the summer

Chelsea is gearing up for a squad reconstruction in the summer and is looking to secure million-dollar sales.

Javier Parra Peña | 28 Feb 2026 | 00.30
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Chelsea puts two star players up for sale this summer.
Chelsea puts two star players up for sale this summer.

Chelsea is seriously considering the possibility of parting ways with two of its most recent bets: the Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho and the center forward Liam Delap.

Despite spending nearly 75 million pounds on both just last summer, the sporting reality forces drastic decisions. The institution seeks to balance its financial books and optimize a squad that currently shows an evident overpopulation in the attacking positions. According to reports from British media, neither of the two young attackers is currently considered an untouchable piece for the long-term project.

Chelsea understands that restructuring the squad is essential to maintain competitiveness in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season. The London club needs to free up wage mass and regain liquidity to address new strategic signings that strengthen critical areas of the field.

The team's inconsistent performance has put several offensive members under scrutiny, as they have failed to establish themselves as undisputed starters. Alejandro Garnacho arrived with the reputation of an emerging star to dominate the flanks, but fierce internal competition has diminished his prominence.

Chelsea's Financial Situation and Alejandro Garnacho's Future

The Blues' transfer policy has entered a phase of adjustment where each investment must be justified with immediate results on the field. Chelsea does not rule out accepting proposals to recover the capital invested in the talented South American winger during the previous transfer market.

Alejandro Garnacho has posted interesting numbers this season, tallying six goals and three assists in his twenty-nine official appearances in the blue shirt. Despite having a contract until 2032, his departure seems a viable solution for the club's financial needs.

Several teams from Europe's top leagues are already monitoring the situation of the young international, waiting for the right moment to make a formal offer. Chelsea will carefully analyze any convincing proposal that reaches the Cobham offices in the coming weeks of negotiations.

Transfer Market Focuses on Liam Delap

Chelsea has also put Liam Delap, the 23-year-old striker signed to boost the goal-scoring reference, on the exit ramp. His contract is valid until the summer of 2031, but the lack of consistent playing time has raised doubts about his continuity.

The English forward has participated in twenty-five matches this season, scoring twice and providing four assists to his teammates. These figures, while acceptable, do not seem enough to convince the demanding coaching staff of the London team.

Chelsea - Delap and Garnacho

Offensive Alternatives in the Blue Club's Planning

A double sale possibility would allow Chelsea to reshape its attacking front with profiles better suited to the current tactical system. The departure of the British number nine and the Argentine winger would make room for players with greater international experience and immediate hierarchy.

Liam Delap has a significant market within the Premier League, where mid-table teams seek a finisher with his physical power. Chelsea will prioritize offers that guarantee a high fixed payment to balance their accounts before the end of the annual financial assessment.

The blue board plans to use these funds to invest in a playmaking midfielder and a reliable center-back, areas deemed a priority by the coaching staff. The future of these prospects now depends on how quickly intermediaries move in the market.

Chelsea is gearing up for a summer of intense movements where economic efficiency will take precedence over individual names in the squad. The outcome of Garnacho and Delap's stories will set the tone for one of the busiest transfer windows.

The upcoming days will be decisive in determining if proposals that meet the high economic aspirations of the leaders at Stamford Bridge will arrive. The London club is clear that it will only let go of its talents if the operation clearly benefits its future financial stability.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chelsea pone en venta a dos cracks para el verano

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