In recent years, Chelsea Football Club has maintained a reputation for making substantial investments during each transfer window. The Blues notably surpassed the £1 billion mark in their last three transfer windows, reflecting their commitment to bolstering their squad.
Under the management of Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea made headlines with the £115 million acquisition of Moises Caicedo last summer, breaking their own record set at £103 million for Enzo Fernandez. Despite this significant spending, reports circulated suggesting the need for player sales to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, prompting speculation about potential departures from Stamford Bridge.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino, however, refuted these rumors, asserting that the club does not necessarily have to offload players to facilitate new signings. He clarified, “We are discussing the transfer market internally, but it’s not true that we have to sell players before we can bring in new ones. It’s not like that. We don’t need to sell before we can buy for FFP.”
🔵 Pochettino: “We are discussing about the transfer market internally but it’s not true that we have to sell players before we can bring in new ones”.
“It's not like that. We don't need to sell before we can buy for FFP”. pic.twitter.com/FwbLV8JIN2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2024
Amidst ongoing transfer discussions, Chelsea is actively seeking to reinforce their squad with a focus on securing a new striker. Notable names in the rumor mill include Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Brentford’s Ivan Toney, as the Blues aim to strengthen their attacking options.