EPL: Four key players could leave Chelsea this summer – Mikel Obi

Sport EPL: Four key players could leave Chelsea this summer – Mikel Obi Published on April 2, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi, has said Chelsea could lose up to four key members of the current squad in the summer. Speaking on his podcast, Mikel Obi calimed the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo could be getting calls from other clubs. He questioned the Blues’ current transfer model and if it will see the team win tropies. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Right now, we have players like Cole Palmer, players like Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo… when they start getting phone calls from the likes of Real Madrid,” Mikel Obi said. “Florentino Perez [Real Madrid president] is a master in stealing players from clubs. “That’s why I question it [Chelsea’s current model] and that’s why I say: what is the objective? The objective of this club has to be winning, winning trophies.” Up Next EPL: You can’t throw it away – Wayne Bridge sends title warning to Arsenal Don't Miss NPFL warns Niger Tornadoes over home ground misconduct You may like EPL: You can’t throw it away – Wayne Bridge sends title warning to Arsenal EPL: ‘He’s doing well’ – Gallas suggests manager Chelsea should appoint UCL: Real reason Chelsea was eliminated from competition – Cucurella Chelsea shouldn’t have sacked Enzo Maresca – Cucurella EPL: Arteta has copied Man Utd’s tactic in a bid to win title – Rio Ferdinand EPL: He’s strong, fast – Patrice Evra names Manchester United’s most improved player

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