Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'want to sell' seven more players following Joao Felix exit

Chelsea are reportedly eager to cash in on at least seven more players before the end of the summer transfer window.

The Blues are in a strong position from a financial standpoint courtesy of winning the lucrative Club World Cup earlier this month.

However, their recent punishment from UEFA for breaching financial regulations means that they must err on the side of caution when it comes to ensuring that they comply with the rules in the short and long term.

Over £200m has been shelled out during this transfer window on a combination of players who are viewed as immediate first-team picks and stars of the future.

In response, the sale of Joao Felix and expected departure of Ishe Samuels-Smith to Strasbourg will move Chelsea to somewhere in the region of £130m for money recouped.

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Chelsea eager to oversee clearout

Nevertheless, as per The Standard, there at at least another seven players who have been identified for permanent exits.

They are Renato Veiga, Axel Disasi, Ben Chilwell, Lesley Ugochukwu, Carney Chukwuemeka, Raheem Sterling and Armando Broja.

None of those names are surprise candidates to be sold, but Chelsea essentially want a clearout to ensure that they are on the strongest financial footing possible.

Some deals will be easier to negotiate than others, the likes of Veiga and Ugochukwu likely to be popular due to their age and potential.

There are others, though, who are struggling to attract interest, it being claimed earlier this week that Chilwell is yet to receive a single formal offer.

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Can Chelsea expect to sell all seven players?

If reports are to be believed, Chelsea have taken some unrealistic stances with regards to asking prices, such as wanting £20m for Sterling and £25m for Broja.

While it is plausible to recoup at least a combined total of £50m for the likes of Veiga and Ugochukwu, they may have to lower their expectations with the rest.

Loan proposals with the option or obligation to buy would need to be considered if not, Chelsea also needing to place emphasis on lowering their wage bill.