The 28-year-old's fate already looks sealed but the proposed arrival of Anthony Gordon from Everton will be the final nail in the coffin.

Ange Postecoglou has so far added seven players to his squad for the 2022/23 campaign but is still said to want one more.

Everton could be set to step up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour, but their interest in one of his teammates has reportedly been discarded.

The Blues are open to selling all six flops, and their inability to find buyers has already had a tangible impact on the club's rising stars.

Chelsea are seeking a double solution involving a familiar face in a key position, while West Ham are getting confident of taking their tally of arrivals up to five and there is good news for Crystal Palace too.

West Ham have rejected their first approach, however, the Chelsea boss is preparing a new offer involving two first-team players

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has offered an update on a Leeds target ahead of his potential exit

The England midfielder has featured on the fringes of Thomas Tuchel’s squad this season but looks set to leave in January

Leeds have been backed to sign a Premier League star who one pundit believes impresses every time he gets on the pitch

The boss needs to do business in the new year and has his eyes on a peripheral Blues player well known to Toffees fans.

Leeds and Newcastle are reportedly preparing to move in after learning Chelsea's asking price for an experienced star

The Whites are being strongly linked with the midfielder - and now his agent has opened up suggestions his client will be on the move

A pundit 'can see' Everton landing a Chelsea star in January as Rafa Benitez looks to improve his side on the cheap

Leeds have been told the spectre of Neil Warnock's time in charge will give Villa the edge in the race to sign a Chelsea star in January.

With Gerrard seemingly close to the Villa Park job, a report claims the Scouser has already set his sights on recruiting a Chelsea talent

The attacking midfielder was the subject of bids in the summer to take him on-loan and is expected to be up for grabs again in January.

The Whites would be making a fantastic signing if they brought in a Premier League star, one pundit has claimed

With zero goal contributions in nine appearances this season, Leeds have reportedly identified a potential upgrade for Rodrigo

Interest in the midfielder from one club was revealed over the weekend but the race to sign him has quickly expanded to include two others

His opportunities are fading fast at Stamford Bridge but his time in the Premier League isn't necessarily over

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has delivered his message to three players amid the prospect of rare appearances on Tuesday

A Chelsea star with seemingly little future at Stamford Bridge was offered a shock exit route before the transfer window closed

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has told three current stars who cost a combined £90m to 'organise moves elsewhere'.

The German currently has 42 players in his first-team squad at Stamford Bridge and needs to get that list down to 25 for the new Prem season

Steve Bruce has prioritised a move for the Arsenal man again after he made a big impression on loan at St James' Park last season.

With West Ham's hopes of a deal for Jesse Lingard fading, they have a Plan B in place

Steve Bruce has been backed as the man to "get the best out" the player, who had another frustrating season in 2020/21

The 27-year-old spent the past season on loan with Aston Villa after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge.

There were high hopes for an England international when he arrived but his future remains elsewhere.

The England international made a brilliant start to his temporary Villa career but things have turned a bit sour since.

TEAMtalk can reveal Aston Villa will not look to make the signing of Ross Barkley a permanent fixture

An injury seems to have halted the progress of a player who promised much but has delivered little in recent years.

The future of Ross Barkley is still in question after Dean Smith dropped him for Aston Villa's most recent game

Dean Smith's side keen to kick on after continuing impressive campaign with victory over Arsenal.

The Chelsea loanee suffered a hamstring last month and is on the road to recovery but this weekend's match comes too soon for a return

The England midfielder is currently out with a hamstring issue but his manager has confirmed that he will return soon

England midfield duo filmed at restaurant in London after Villa's Premier League match was called off.

The England international has impressed the Blues boss during his notably successful loan spell at Aston Villa this season

The midfielder has started the season in fine form, and it may just have made Frank Lampard change his mind about him

Smith told Sky Sports: "The first goal is never a foul, we have to defend it better and we made poor decisions."

The Villa boss knows exactly what Barkley has in his locker and is backing his side to bounce back against Southampton on Sunday

The midfielder has scored in each of his first two appearances for Villa, where he is making an impact on and off the pitch, says his boss

“He’s a high-calibre player. I’m thankful to Chelsea that they’ve loaned him to us."

Dean Smith reacts after Aston Villa extended their record as the only team with a 100 per cent record in the Premier League this season

The pundit believes Frank Lampard has made a "mistake" with his latest piece of Chelsea business

Dean Smith has had his say after Aston Villa completed an exciting loan deal for a Chelsea star

Aston Villa are mulling over deals for two Chelsea stars, but Frank Lampard's demands could mean one move is out of the question