Chelsea are in unloading mode, with their recent agreement involving Borussia Dortmund serving as a particular highlight. The German club is in the process of acquiring Carney Chukwuemeka on a permanent basis for £24 million and Aaron Anselmino on a loan deal that carries neither a purchase option nor an obligation.

Once finalized, Chelsea’s summer departures will surpass £270 million, allowing them to further reduce the list of outgoing players. This trend has been observed with the likes of Noni Madueke, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Joao Felix, among others who have already exited the club.

However, with the transfer window closing soon, Chelsea still has unfinished business. They need to address the situations of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Tyrique George, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, David Datro Fofana, and Alfie Gilchrist. This is on top of the academy players available for loan moves.

Jackson, 24, and Nkunku, 27, are part of Enzo Maresca’s main training group, unlike those training separately. They have attracted interest from Newcastle, Aston Villa for Jackson, and RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich for Nkunku. However, Chelsea’s focus is on finding clubs willing to make permanent purchases rather than temporary loans.

Chelsea reportedly seeks around £80 million for Jackson and £40 million for Nkunku, both acquired two summers ago. Ultimately, these figures are less crucial than the offers from other clubs. Their continued participation in Maresca’s training sessions suggests they might remain at Chelsea past September 1st.

Nicolas Jackson (centre) and Christopher Nkunku (left) are heading for the exit after two years in west London

Carney Chukwuemeka is set to make his loan move to Borussia Dortmund permanent

Chelsea need to sell before they can buy — with personal terms agreed with Xavi Simons (left)

A similar scenario applies to George, who was excluded from Chelsea’s squad during their recent 5-1 victory over West Ham. This marks the first time since January that the 19-year-old has missed a spot in Maresca’s lineup. Roma and Leipzig are among the clubs interested in the young talent. Should George leave, Chelsea is likely to include a substantial sell-on clause in any arrangements made.

With Sterling, Chilwell and Co, it is felt there is little chance of reintegration should they stay beyond this summer. Sources say Chelsea would accept £20m for the 30-year-old, maybe even less, with the value of his remaining contract until 2027 worth more than £30m.

Daily Mail Sport revealed three weeks ago that Sterling’s preference was to stay in London and that West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace were among his options. We added at the time that his situation was not expected to be resolved until closer to the window’s end. Others in Europe, such as Besiktas in Turkey, have also asked for the particulars of Sterling’s position.

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali, the Clearlake chief who is heavily involved in the club’s transfer dealings, much more so than Todd Boehly, was at Craven Cottage on Sunday, sitting next to Fulham owner Shahid Khan as the Blues’ west London rivals drew 1-1 with Manchester United.

We are now in the endgame for Sterling. While Chelsea are craving a clean separation, another loan deal being done cannot be disregarded, given the salary involved.

Chilwell is likewise available for a slashed price or a loan if necessary. Sources say both Sterling and Chilwell have remained professional and shown no signs of throwing their toys out of the pram this summer.

There was once a time when Chelsea would refuse to do business with the odd club, not least Tottenham Hotspur. There are no such restrictions today. Sure, they would rather not sell to a direct rival, but if Spurs decided to come in for Nkunku this week, they would take that call.

Disasi, 27, cheekily revealed a picture of the ‘bomb squad’ changing room last week with the caption ‘faut pas te decourager’ (‘don’t get discouraged’).

Tyrique George has interest from RB Leipzig and Roma but Chelsea will insist on a significant sell-on free if any deal is to be done

England internationals Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling have been out of the picture for some time and there is little change of reintegration even if they stay this summer

Bournemouth sources have confirmed their interest in Disasi, though they insist it is not yet as close as social media was suggesting on Monday morning. Conversations are continuing over a compromise as, last we heard, there was still work to do over their respective valuations.

Gilchrist has interest from four Championship clubs. One of their own and still only 21, Chelsea have thus far insisted they want a permanent sale. But with the deadline only days away, we are now told that they will consider loan offers.

Chelsea are trying to sell before they buy. Daily Mail Sport has been told that personal terms with Xavi Simons have been agreed for some time, for example. All that remains is the first official bid going into Leipzig, once space and funds are freed up. The Simons camp are waiting patiently for news of next steps.

Helpfully, Simons’ representatives also look after Jackson — so they are already well aware that Chelsea are working hard on finalising outgoings before turning to incomings.