Chelsea clearout: 8 players set for the axe in summer transfer window, including Liverpool target

5) Kurt Zouma

Linked with a move to Serie A side Sampdoria, youngster Kurt Zouma faces a fight to break into the Chelsea first-team and might benefit from some time out on loan, though the Italians may want the deal to be permanent.

6) Juan Cuadrado

Linked with a return to Italy with Inter Milan, Napoli or AS Roma, Juan Cuadrado has struggled to adapt at Chelsea since his January move from Fiorentina and could make a quick exit from Stamford Bridge.