Chelsea have nine players up for sale as pressure begins to mount on Marina Granovskaia

Chelsea have reportedly been looking to move on nine first team players in order to raise funds for big-money signings. But with the new season just a couple of weeks away, the Blues have not been able to sell any of them.

Chelsea have been looking to sell several players in order to fund a potential transfer for Erling Haaland or Romelu Lukaku.

The European champions have been interested in signing a new striker during the summer transfer window as they look to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

But they have had a quiet transfer window so far with their only signing being Marcus Bettinelli on a free from Fulham.

Any big summer signings for Chelsea look to have been hampered by their inability to move on nine players who were up for sale

In April, the Mirror reported that Tammy Abraham, Kepa Arizabalaga, Emerson Palmeri, Antonio Rudiger, Fikayo Tomori, Jorginho, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Michy Batshuayi were avaliable.

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Another notable player up for sale is Antonio Rudiger who is valued at £28million.

The German defender’s contract ends at the end of next season so the club may consider a sale if the right offer comes in.

Elsewhere, Jorginho has been mentioned as a potential departure because he prefers a return to Italy.

The Italian midfielder was brought to the club under Maurizio Sarri and although his unhappiness may lead to Chelsea cashing in.

Some of the other players who have been surplus to requirements but have yet to be sold include Ross Barkley.