Chelsea could supposedly exploit uncertainty in the transfer market this summer thanks to the solid financial footing created by owner Roman Abramovich. The Blues are in a stronger position than most clubs to get through the unprecedented crisis and could even turn it to their advantage, according to The Athletic.
Chelsea have been financially stable under owner Roman Abramovich (Image: GETTY)
However, selling star players may be the only way for certain outfits to stay afloat as they look for a vital injection of funds.
There has been a rise in the number of swap deals being suggested as teams look to limit the money changing hands, with nearly every club around the world financially impacted by postponed seasons and reduced revenue.
Many are waiting patiently to see if and when their leagues will restart before drawing up recruitment plans, with player values expected to plummet once trading gets underway.
The Athletic claim that Chelsea are remaining patient and waiting to find out whether UEFA will relax or suspend Financial Fair Play regulations ahead of the upcoming window.
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The latest report suggests this will have a huge impact on the Blues’ summer business, but Chelsea are still in a healthy position regardless.
Roman Abramovich’s backing has put the club in a stronger position than most to cope with the ongoing crisis, and has even set them up to capitalise on any opportunities that appear after the pandemic.
Chelsea have been frugal recently, partly due to their imposed transfer ban which prevented the Blues from signing new players last summer.
This meant that Hakim Ziyech’s impending arrival from Ajax, having penned a £33.4million deal in February, is the first signing since Mateo Kovacic made his loan move from Real Madrid permanent in July.
Frank Lampard hopes he will have money to spend in the transfer market this summer (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea are yet to replace Eden Hazard, who left for the Bernabeu in an £88m move last year, so they have cash to spend and are expected to use it.
Jadon Sancho is a priority target but Manchester United are also monitoring the Borussia Dortmund star, who is valued between £100m and £120m.
Philippe Coutinho and Kai Havertz are other names mentioned as the Blues look to replace out-of-contract wingers Pedro and Willian.
A new striker is required to ease the goalscoring burden on Tammy Abraham, with Moussa Dembele the most likely candidate, while Ben Chilwell is favourite to replace Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri at left-back but could cost as much at £80m.