Chelsea are said to be “ready to sell” 3 players “by June 30” in order to “avoid a problem deduction” for breaching benefits and sustainability rules.
The Premier League giants are walking a monetary tightrope lately as they are on the verge of breaking the Premier League’s rules of profits and sustainability.
Under existing regulations, the Premier League can lose £105 million in 3 years. Chelsea are yet to submit their accounts for the 2023/24 campaign, but lost £211. 5m over the past two years.
Earlier this week, former Aston Villa and Everton chief executive Keith Wyness claimed that a problem deduction would “happen” to Chelsea next season and that there would possibly be “no way out” for chairman Todd Boehly.
Chelsea’s suffering is not surprising, as they have invested more than £1 billion in transfers since Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022.
The deadline for Chelsea to submit their accounts for the 23/24 crusade is June 30. To balance the books, they could sell some valuable assets, and according to Football Insider, that’s what they have plans to do.
Conor Gallagher is a player who can just move. The England foreigner has been a key player for his boyhood club this season, but his long-term is doubtful as his current contract expires in 2025.
Given the worrying situation at Chelsea’s PSR, they may be forced to sell Gallagher this summer and he has been connected with Tottenham Hotspur this season. A recent report claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s side were making plans to “downplay” Chelsea with an “early” offer. for the midfielder.
Football Insider states that Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja “are expected to be sold until June 30,” the report explains.
“The trio may be the first three veteran players sacrificed for Les Bleus to meet the standards of profit and sustainability.
“Chelsea have had losses of £211. 5m in the last two seasons, but regulations allow losses of £105m over 3 years.
“Well-placed resources have told Football Insider that those players deserve to be sold by June 30 to avoid a deduction for imaginable problems. “
Regarding Gallagher’s replacements, Football Transfers claims that Chelsea have “open talks” with RB Leipzig for the signing of Dani Olmo.
The report adds: “Chelsea have started talks with RB Leipzig regarding a potential summer move for Dani Olmo, FootballTransfers can reveal.
“The Blues will be looking to close in on the disgraced Conor Gallagher and Raheem Sterling and look for a suitable replacement, with the RB Leipzig striker being a prime target.
“In fact, sources close to the matter have indicated that the 25-year-old Spaniard has a major target for Chelsea ahead of the transfer window and talks are already underway. “