Chelsea could sell a whopping 11 players this summer to fund a transfer for a 'super striker'.
Chelsea are looking ahead to the summer transfer window, having already agreed a stunning deal for a player who was wanted by Manchester United.
The Blues also appear set to recruit Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal from Man United, but a loophole in the deal could see the club pay a 'significant penalty' to get out of their obligation to buy him this summer.
A big-name striker is on Chelsea's transfer wish-list, according to The Daily Mail who claim the club will need to sell to satisfy Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) restrictions.
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Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres and Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray, are among the names thought to be on their radar.
Sporting have 'lowered' their asking price for Gyokeres, while Osimhen is believed to be valued around £63 million.
But in order to secure a 'super striker', Chelsea will have to trim their squad to comply with PSR rules.
Per the report, work is already underway as they build towards another busy summer of transfer activity.
They have no shortage of options for potential sales, with Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, David Datro Fofana, Axel Disasi, Joao Felix, Renato Veiga, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Alfie Gilchrist and Carney Chukwuemeka all understood to be on the chopping block.
Those players are all out on loan other than Chalobah, who was recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace last January.
Others such as Christopher Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who has barely featured in the Premier League, could also leave if opportunities arrive for them during the summer.
Despite being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, there are no plans to lose Enzo Fernandez, who is reportedly wanted by Real Madrid.
Nasir Jabbar