Chelsea are planning to sell five of their players during the upcoming January transfer window.

Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea Football Club, is expecting a lot of transfer activity in the upcoming month. The team is planning to offload a number of players during the January transfer window, with five names already lined up for potential departures. This comes as no surprise, as Chelsea has been very active in the transfer market in recent years, resulting in a large squad with limited first team opportunities for some players.

One such player is Ben Chilwell, an English international who has only made one senior appearance this season against Barrow in the Carabao Cup. Despite being under contract until 2027, both the player and the club are eager for a permanent exit. In fact, Chelsea tried to sell him during the summer transfer window but were unable to secure a deal. They will now try again in January.

Another player who could potentially be leaving is Carney Chukwuemeka. While he has played 23 times for Chelsea in the Premier League, he has yet to make an appearance this season under Maresca. The club is willing to let him go for a fee of £40 million, as stated in his contract. However, with only five appearances this season and 12 last season, it may be a bit ambitious to expect such a high transfer fee.

In addition to Chilwell and Chukwuemeka, young players Harvey Vale and Alex Matos are also available for transfer. Cesare Casadei, who spent last season on loan at Leicester City under Maresca, will be allowed to leave on loan. While he is still seen as having potential for a future with Chelsea, he has not been given any game time in the Premier League by Maresca. Feyenoord and Monza are reportedly interested in a short-term deal for the midfielder.

When asked about their transfer plans earlier this month, Maresca stated that no decisions had been made yet. The team has three to four games before January to assess their needs. However, recent results may have changed their plans. After a draw at Everton and a defeat at home to Fulham, they may be reconsidering their transfer strategy.

In the end, the January transfer window is sure to bring some changes to the Chelsea squad. With the team's busy transfer history and limited first team opportunities for some players, it is expected that a few names will be moving on. Fans will have to wait and see which players will be leaving and which ones will stay to continue their journey with the Blues.

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