CHELSEA'S incredible summer squad purge is finally OVER, Mauricio Pochettino has revealed.
The Blues have spent the summer trimming their numbers following the club's dire campaign last season.
This has seen a number of major stars leave the club such as Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ethan Ampadu.
Including loans and players released, Chelsea have seen at least 20 stars depart, which has helped them raise a cool £220million in player sales.
And amid a raft of pricey incomings like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, Chelsea's volatile transfer strategy now appears to have finally settled down.
Blues boss Pochettino appears to have confirmed this too.
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Speaking to reporters ahead of Chelsea's Wednesday Carabao Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon, the Argentine told reporters: "At the moment, all the players in our squad are in our plan."
However, Chelsea are still looking for some late deals to bolster their attack.
Pochettino added: "I know the club is working hard to finish our business.
"Can something happen? Maybe yes. At the moment I am only working and letting the club deliver what we want."
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Chelsea have been linked with a sensational swoop for Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe.
Lyon prodigy Rayan Cherki has also been tipped for a move for much of the summer.
That is not to say there will be no outgoings before Friday's transfer deadline.
Out-of-favour star Trevoh Chalobah has been linked with a reunion with Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.
Romelu Lukaku has flown to Italy ahead of a loan transfer to Jose Mourinho's Roma.
Meanwhile, Marc Cucurella is said to be closing in on a loan deal to take him to Manchester United.
Although Pochettino refused to add to speculation when asked about the Spaniard's future, replying: "I cannot talk about supposition or rumours. At the moment, nothing has changed.
"Tomorrow he is able to play and the club hasn't informed me of his situation."
Pochettino also confirmed that "four or five guys from our academy" will play in the cup game tomorrow evening.
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