Chelsea are reportedly preparing to part ways with two strikers during the current summer transfer window as squad restructuring takes shape under Xabi Alonso.
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Alonso currently has several centre-forward options at his disposal, including Joao Pedro, Emmanuel Emegha, Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu.
According to sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs, Chelsea will definitely offload at least two of their frontline options over the coming weeks.
Sources claim that Joao Pedro is viewed as "untouchable" following his stellar campaign last season, with the club refusing to sell him for any price.
Additionally, Chelsea have no immediate desire to sell new arrival Emmanuel Emegha, though his long-term future regarding loan offers remains less certain.
Consequently, Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu emerge as the primary candidates likely to depart Stamford Bridge before the window closes.
Delap continues to attract attention from rival Premier League outfits, while Jackson remains a player admired by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery.
Meanwhile, young striker Guiu is widely considered the most probable candidate to exit first, through either a permanent sale or a temporary loan deal.
Emegha arrives in London carrying an impressive record of 31 goals from 78 appearances for Strasbourg, though lingering injury concerns continue to plague his development.
With fierce competition and ongoing fitness issues, expert analysts suggest that sending certain players out on loan remains the most logical step for the club.