5 Premier League stars who could be sold to fund potential incomings

#3 Kurt Zouma

Kurt Zouma seems to have reached the end of the road at Stamford Bridge.

Kurt Zouma has been linked with a departure from Premier League giants Chelsea for the past few months. The only thing that is keeping the centre-back at Stamford Bridge is the fact that an offer favouring both parties hasn't yet landed on the table.

The Blues have players like Jules Kounde, Stefan de Vrij and Niklas Sule on their radar as they look to shake things up at the back this summer. That means there is likely to be a few departures, with Kurt Zouma being at the top of the list of defenders Chelsea are looking to move on.

Apparently, the defender is open to leaving Chelsea, but wants to remain in the Premier League.

Chelsea could include Kurt Zouma in the Jules Koundé deal in order to seal the move for the Sevilla defender. (Source: @FabrizioRomano) pic.twitter.com/wiKL77JJJV

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 28, 2021

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#2 Jesse Lingard

Jesse Lingard impressed in the Premier League with West Ham last season.

Manchester United have already spent heavily this summer, bringing in Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. With the Premier League giants still in the market looking to add a quality defensive midfielder to their ranks, they could part ways with a few players to raise funds for that.

Jesse Lingard is one of the likeliest ones to be shown the door. It's been clear since last season that the attacking midfielder is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. He spent the second half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan at West Ham.

The Englishman impressed during his loan stint with the Hammers, recording nine goals and five assists in 16 Premier League appearances. That should make it easier for the Red Devils to find suitors for him this summer.

#1 Bernardo Silva

Bernado Silva could be on his way out of the Premier League.

Like their local rivals, Manchester City also spent big to complete a deal for Jack Grealish this summer. The Premier League champions paid a whopping £100 million to convince Aston Villa to part ways with the playmaker.

The Cityzens have also been linked with a £150 million swoop for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. So, they'll surely be looking to recoup some of their spendings by selling a few players before the transfer window shuts on August 31.

Man City are actively trying to sell Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy. Club willing to take a huge loss on Mendy.Other players available are Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez. Assuming Silva leaves, only one more forward player would be allowed to leave. #MCFC

— Transfer News (@TransferChecker) August 6, 2021

Bernardo Silva is one of multiple names who could be jettisoned. Barcelona have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old all summer, but the financial constraints of the Blaugrana mean a move is unlikely to materialise.

The likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and a few other Premier League teams are also said to be interested in the services of Bernardo Silva.