Chelsea faces potential consequences in the upcoming season, risking a loss of more than 10 points should they breach the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. Since a consortium led by Todd Boehly acquired the club in May 2022, Chelsea has invested around £1 billion in new players, necessitating the sale of players to offset the financial outlay.
Recent estimates suggest Chelsea must raise over £100 million by June 30 to avoid violating the Premier League’s financial regulations. Failure to do so could result in significant penalties, as indicated by former Manchester City advisor Stefan Borson. With limited time before the Euros commence, Chelsea faces a tight window to offload players like Conor Gallagher, who is set to participate in the European Championship.
Despite the potential breach, football finance expert Kieran Maguire highlights a mitigating factor that could benefit Chelsea. Maguire suggests that Chelsea’s self-reporting of any violations, coupled with changes in ownership, may influence the severity of the penalty imposed.
Sources close to Football Insider suggest Chelsea could face a deduction of more than 10 points if found guilty of breaching the rules, with the severity of the breaches potentially exceeding those of Everton. The possibility of an appeal remains uncertain.
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent proposes giving Romelu Lukaku another chance in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, potentially saving Chelsea millions in the summer transfer market. Bent argues that securing Lukaku on a free transfer could provide a cost-effective solution, despite concerns over his previous conduct.
