Chelsea tipped to complete three summer transfers as 'final talks' begin

Chelsea could be set to sell three players during the summer transfer window to strengthen Enzo Maresca's arm further heading into the new season.

On Sunday, Fabrizio Romano reported that wantaway striker Joao Felix is close to the exit with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr a most-likely destination. After returning to Stamford Bridge for a second spell just last summer, the Portuguese forward quickly discovered that he would not make it into the manager's plans.

He managed to agree a loan spell to AC Milan back in January, but underwhelmed for the Italians. According to Romano, final talks between the Saudis and the Blues are underway with the 25-year-old set to reunite with his fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East.

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If Felix were to depart permanently, then he could be the first of three players to leave Chelsea this summer. Both Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Raheem Sterlingare being linked with the exit door in this transfer window - and even both to the same club.

Neighbours Fulham are understood to be interested in the Chelsea duo. While Dewsbury-Hall only signed for the Blues last summer, he has found game-time hard to come by under his old Leicester City boss Maresca.

It's understood that the Italian sees the midfielder as a good squad player, but journalist Ben Jacobs says that the Whites are willing to test Chelsea's resolve to try and sign Dewsbury-Hall. Sterling, meanwhile, is much more likely to leave Stamford Bridge.

He spent last season on loan at Arsenal having been stripped of his number by Maresca. His stint at the Emirates Stadium was disappointing as game-time was limited and his performances were underwhelming.

Sterling is only 30 and The Telegraph understand he's firmly on Marco Silva's radar. However, any move for the winger is likely to come at the end of the window so that Fulham could potentially sign him for the best price.