CHELSEA are planning a player clear-out to help fund another round of big spending in the summer.
The Blues have spent over £500million this season, and splashed out more than £300m in January, including the signing of Enzo Fernandez for a British transfer record of £106.8m.
But owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake are ready to sanction another spending spree for next season, with a new goalkeeper and centre-forward high on the agenda. They could also target a midfielder and central defender.
Chelsea's main focus has been the January window, so little progress has been made over goalkeeping targets, although Brentford No1 David Raya is likely to come under consideration.
The Blues have already agreed a deal worth around £50m to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku, but are weighing up whether to target another front man.
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