Chelsea is reportedly identifying four players for potential trade-offs this summer to navigate Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints.
Following Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s ownership acquisition in 2022, Chelsea has invested over £1 billion in transfers, yet on-field success has eluded them, currently sitting 11th in the Premier League under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Off the pitch, challenges are surfacing, with opponents speculating that Chelsea needs to generate around £100 million by June’s end to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, capping losses at £105 million over three years.
This fiscal year, Chelsea earned almost £100 million from selling Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, and Ethan Ampadu.
However, their expenditures, including the £115 million signing of Moises Caicedo, exceeded £448.5 million, leaving them over £200 million short this year.
While reports suggest Chelsea aims to offload players like Marc Cucurella, Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, and Armando Broja, sources claim no obligation to secure funds before the June 30 deadline.
Chelsea previously demonstrated financial agility, making almost £130 million before June 30, 2023, through sales of players like Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Chelsea sources indicate they are not pressured to receive funds by June 30, countering earlier reports.
Transfers like Lewis Hall to Newcastle for £28 million and Romelu Lukaku’s expected £30 million (via a £37 million release clause) may contribute, showcasing Chelsea’s ability to swiftly generate income if needed.
