Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is aiming to reduce his bloated squad as the new season approaches, according to the UK Telegraph.
Maresca is preparing for his debut season at Stamford Bridge, having replaced Mauricio Pochettino this summer. Inheriting a large squad, he now seeks to trim it to a manageable size.
Chelsea reportedly aims to maintain a first-team squad of around 23 or 24 outfield players.
This means several players are expected to leave either permanently or on loan.
The club’s recent £54m acquisition of Neto from Wolves marks their 12th summer signing, bringing their total spending since June 14 to £243m. This has expanded the Blues’ squad to over 50 senior players.
