10 shirt numbers at Chelsea that could change owner this summer
We have already seen Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger leaving this summer, with a few other players expected to depart Chelsea too.
As per multiple sources, Chelsea are also targeting a lot of incomings as the Todd Boehly era gets underway. Let's take a look at a few shirt numbers that could change owners after everything is said and done.
No. 1 - Kepa Arrizabalga has it currently but the Spaniard could leave this summer, opening up the empty spot for Edouard Mendy or possible new arrival Thomas Strakosha.
No. 2 - Rudiger has left and this number is available for Jules Kounde.
No. 3 - Marcos Alonso is also likely to leave the club. The returning Emerson Palmieri is a candidate for this number.
No. 4 - Christensen's exit opens this up for another centre-back Chelsea might sign.
No. 5 - Jorginho's future is unclear with the club and he could leave for the Serie A this summer. Conor Gallagher to come in?
No. 9 - Romelu Lukaku is almost close to leaving back to Inter. Gabriel Jesus has been linked with the Blues and this number is ready for him.
No. 10 - While it seems likelier that Christian Pulisic is staying, there are rumours of Chelsea offloading him to make space for someone else. Raheem Sterling or Ousmane Dembele, maybe?
No. 17 - Saul Niguez's exit sees the no. 17 vacant.
No. 18 - Ross Barkley will also be on the way out.
No. 28 - Cesar Azpilicueta has made this number iconic at Chelsea. If he does leave for Barcelona, his successor will have big shoes to fill.