Chelsea could allow three first team players to leave

Chelsea held Italian champions Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in their final pre-season friendly on Sunday. 

The Blues had endured a difficult pre-season campaign under new head coach Enzo Maresca, and they looked to be heading for another defeat after Marcus Thuram put the Serie A giants in front early on at Stamford Bridge.

Substitute Lesley Ugochukwu saved the day for Maresca, though, scoring in the final minute of normal time to rescue a draw.

This summer has already been one of significant change at Stamford Bridge, with several comings and goings over the past few weeks.

Now, though, the West London side are said to be ready to let a number of first team players leave.

As per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are turning their attention to selling players having already completed eight new signings so far this summer.

The likes of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu and Caleb Wiley have all arrived in London so far this window, and Romano claims that the club are now in talks to complete a sensational move for Joao Felix.

Sterling is one of a number of players that could leave Chelsea before the end of the month

If Felix does return to Stamford Bridge, Romano claims that winger Raheem Sterling will be allowed to leave the club.

The former Man City man has endured a tough time since joining the Blues two years ago, and has also lost his place in the England squad over the past 18 months.

As well as Sterling, Romano also claims that the club could listen to significant offers for fellow winger Noni Madueke if bids are received.

The Englishman joined Chelsea from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in January last year, but Romano claims that he has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and could be sold if a suitable offer is tabled.

As well as the two wingers, striker Romelu Lukaku is still expected to depart Stamford Bridge, after loan spells at both Inter Milan and Roma.

The Belgian cost Chelsea almost £100 million three years ago, but he now looks set to depart with Serie A side Napoli his most likely destination.