Chelsea must sell 16 players by end of August as Xabi Alonso targets 25-man squad

Chelsea are once again facing a bloated squad problem, with as many as 41 senior players currently registered in the first team. New head coach Xabi Alonso wants a 25-man squad, meaning the club must offload 16 players before the August transfer window closes. The club faces one of the biggest clearances in its recent history.