Chelsea mass exodus: Antonio Conte prepared to axe five Blues stars

CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte is reportedly prepared to let go of five Blues stars before the transfer window slams shut on August 31.

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“In the future things can happen in the transfer market – in and out," he told reporters before Chelsea's 3-1 friendly win over AC Milan.
“Things can change in and out but right now I am working with these players.”
And, according to the Evening Standard, up to five more first-team aces could be heading for the exit door.

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Back-up goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is said to be considering a move having failed to dislodge No.1 Thibaut Courtois last season.
Meanwhile Brazilian midfielder Oscar is subject of interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan.
Outcast striker Loic Remy could be used as a makeweight in a deal for Everton hitman Romelu Lukaku, while Juan Cuadrado has been heavily linked with a return to Italy following his loan spell with Juventus last year.

Perhaps the most surprising of the potential movers is Pedro.
The former Barcelona winger arrived in west London 12 months ago and, while he hardly set the world alight, he was expected to figure in Conte's plans this season.
The 47-year-old has already let Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah move on this week as he seeks to free-up space for his own signings, but the ex-Basel man may not be the only departure before the month is out.