From their most expensive addition, Morgan Rogers, who cost €138 million, to free agent Jordan Henderson – the list of Chelsea's signings in this transfer window includes 11 names.Naturally, it's now time to trim the squad and offload some surplus players. As things stand, the Blues' strikers should be the easiest to move on, as they seem to be in high demand.With a €25 million signing, Emmanuel Emegha, viewed as a young prospect, Danny Welbeck bringing plenty of Premier League experience, and ruthless Joao Pedro the first-choice option, there is little room for more centre-forwards in Xabi Alonso's squad.Is Chelsea exaggerating? Give them £100 million and you'll get Pedro NetoTherefore, some of them – and by some, we mean Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson – will likely have to leave Stamford Bridge.And offloading the two shouldn't be a difficult task, especially given the latest rumours.Reputable talkSPORT journalist, Alex Crook, claims that Leeds and Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Delap's signature, providing competition to Everton, who have been keen on bringing the 23-year-old for some time.🚨 Exclusive: Leeds and Nottingham Forest join the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. Everton also keen.Chelsea sources say £50m asking price. Clubs believe £40m possible.🤝 @alex_crook pic.twitter.com/73VGLirpKf— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 20, 2026 Chelsea's reported asking price is in the £40-50 million range, meaning that the London club could even make a tidy profit on him.As for Jackson, despite his subpar loan spell at Bayern Munich (11 goals in 34 appearances), the Senegalese is reportedly on Atletico Madrid's radar.In fact, Marca even claims that Los Colchoneros' sporting director Mateu Alemany travelled to the English capital to finalise the deal with the Blues.💣🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Mateu Alemany is in London to secure the signing of Nicolas Jackson on LOAN!Atlético Madrid want to strengthen an attacking featuring Julián Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth.They are also trying to get Chelsea to cover part of the player’s wages. Jackson… pic.twitter.com/VHJNvxVO1u— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 20, 2026 With Alexander Sorloth sidelined through a muscle injury and Julian Alvarez, whose future at Metropolitano Stadium is unclear, Diego Simeone needs another option in attack, and the club settled on Jackson, who has experience playing in Spain, having represented Villarreal and Mirandes.With a squad of almost 40 players and the transfer window entering its final stage, Chelsea don't have much time to spare, as clearing out the ranks has to be their primary task at the moment.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 1Friday22.00: (1.20) Arsenal (6.75) Coventry (14.0)Saturday14.30: (8.50) Hull (4.80) Manchester United (1.43)17.00: (2.25) Everton (3.50) Crystal Palace (3.40)17.00: (2.80) Ipswich (3.25) Sunderland (2.60)17.00: (2.35) Nottingham Forest (3.45) Leeds (3.20)19.30: (2.50) Brentford (3.50) Tottenham (2.95)Sunday16.00: (2.30) Brighton (3.50) Aston Villa (3.25)16.00: (1.53) Manchester City (5.00) Bournemouth (6.00)18.30: (3.90) Newcastle (3.70) Liverpool (2.00)Monday22.00: (3.70) Fulham (3.80) Chelsea (2.00)***odds are subject to change***
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