Chelsea have dropped a number of transfer hints after they confirmed their squad shirt numbers for the 2026-27 season.
The Blues are set to undergo their first campaign under new boss Xabi Alonso, who has made several new signings to strengthen his ranks.
There are also a number of players who the Spaniard would like to see leave the club, in order to free up space for more potential incomings.
The most notable change is that Joao Pedro has been handed the No9 shirt for this term, replacing last summer’s new striker Liam Delap, who moves to No12..
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