Chelsea to release Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and George as club pushes for Xavi Simons and Garnacho

Estêvão ruled untouchable despite European interest
Chelsea are preparing a major squad reshuffle as the club looks to finalize the high-profile signings of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, according to Sky Sports.
Outgoings Before Incomings
Before announcing the new arrivals, the Blues must resolve the futures of Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, and George, none of whom are in Enzo Maresca’s long-term plans. The London side is actively prioritizing sales to streamline an overburdened squad.
- Nkunku: Attracting strong interest from Bayern Munich, with a possible return to Germany on the table.
- Nicolas Jackson: Wanted in Spain but, so far, without concrete offers.
- George: Still waiting for clarity on his next destination.
The board aims to conclude these exits swiftly, with hopes of having reinforcements ready before the second round of the Premier League.
Simons and Garnacho Agree to Join Chelsea
Both Simons and Garnacho have given the green light to Chelsea, seeing London as the ideal next step in their careers. Behind the scenes, negotiations are being accelerated as the club looks to confirm two of the most exciting attacking additions of the summer.
Estêvão Stays — At Least for Now
Meanwhile, Chelsea have made it clear that Estêvão is not for sale. The Palmeiras prodigy, considered one of Brazil’s brightest young talents, has already impressed in preseason scoring within 18 minutes of his debut against Bayer Leverkusen.
Despite multiple loan offers, the Blues want Estêvão integrated into Maresca’s squad this season. However, the club may revisit potential transfer discussions in January, depending on squad needs.
Focus Turns to the Premier League
While transfer negotiations dominate headlines, Maresca remains focused on building a competitive team capable of challenging for the Premier League title. Chelsea’s confidence is high following their Club World Cup triumph, and the manager is determined to translate that momentum into domestic success.