Chelsea is facing uncertainty about the futures of seven current attackers, all of whom will be involved in crucial transfer talks once the tournament concludes. The team is considering selling some of these players to reshape their attack.
Christopher Nkunku is likely to leave Chelsea, with Bayern Munich interested in signing him. Nkunku has been touted as a replacement for injured star player Jamal Musiala.
Raheem Sterling is also up for sale, but there has been no serious interest in him yet. Intermediaries are working to find suitable options for the player before the start of August.
Chelsea is assessing an offer for Noni Madueke from Arsenal, and Joao Felix is expected to move to Benfica. Nicolas Jackson's future is uncertain, and he will need to compete for a starting spot under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Mykhailo Mudryk's situation is complicated due to a ban. Young players Marc Guiu and Tyrique George are expected to leave on loan, but they will have conversations about their options soon.
Chelsea is also exploring the possibility of signing two new players. They are interested in Mohammed Kudus, who is currently being held by West Ham. The team is also considering bids for Morgan Rogers, Malick Fofana, or Alejandro Garnacho.
Chelsea's new manager, Enzo Maresca, wants a rotation of eight attackers, which means the team needs to make decisions about their current fringe players. As things stand, Pedro Neto, Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro are considered safe in the team's attacking unit.
Chelsea is one step away from winning the Club World Cup and a significant payday, but the team still needs to undergo squad surgery before the new season begins.