Chelsea‘s co-owner Todd Boehly and the club’s management are contemplating selling a forward who joined the team only last year.
This decision aligns with Chelsea’s efforts to streamline Enzo Maresca‘s squad, enhance their transfer budget, and support their new manager with fresh talent.
In a positive development for co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea no longer faces a pressing need to sell players by June 30 to meet the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).
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Sky Sports has reported that the club can delay sales until the 2024/2025 cut-off next year, offering them a more flexible timeline to comply with financial regulations.
Chelsea’s recent big-money signings under Boehly include Moises Caicedo (£115 million), Enzo Fernandez (£107 million), Mykhailo Mudryk (£88 million), Wesley Fofana (£72 million), and Marc Cucurella (£58 million).
Despite the financial leeway, many players might still depart as part of Chelsea’s strategy to balance their books and strengthen their squad. Notable potential exits include Romelu Lukaku, Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher, Malang Sarr, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen, and Omari Hutchinson.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has highlighted Chelsea’s active summer plans, indicating the club’s intention to bring in key players across various positions, including a new goalkeeper and possibly one or two new center-backs. The club is also expected to focus on the striker position to improve their attacking options.
Chelsea are Open to offers for David Datro Fofana
One surprising potential departure is David Datro Fofana, who joined Chelsea from Molde in January 2023.
Fofana spent last season on loan at Burnley, where he scored four goals in 15 appearances. However, he faced criticism from Burnley manager Vincent Kompany, who noted that while Fofana showed promise, he had room for improvement.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea is open to offers for the 21-year-old Ivorian forward, hoping to attract buyers this summer.
This move underscores Chelsea’s broader strategy to offload players and reallocate funds to meet their financial and strategic goals under PSR guidelines.
With a busy transfer window ahead, Chelsea aims to make astute decisions that balance immediate squad needs and long-term financial health.
The club’s actions in the coming weeks will be crucial in setting the stage for the next season under Maresca’s leadership.
