As another transfer window approaches, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is right to be fearful of what comes next.
Ever since the American took over at Stamford Bridge, the way in which the club has conducted its business has been haphazard to say the least.
Fire sales of players, bringing in record signings on new contracts… the Blues are rarely out of the news when the transfer windows come around, soothing Boehly’s huge ego but destroying his bank balance.
Chelsea could face a huge points deduction
It’s thought that over the course of this summer, the club may have to get rid of stars such as Armado Broja, Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen and Trevoh Chalobah as a minimum.
Some of those mentioned are academy products, meaning that their sale price would represent pure profit for the Blues, thus helping them to stay on the right side of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Even that money may not help them, however, as former Everton CEO, Keith Wyness, believes they could be on the end of a huge points deduction.
“It’s fascinating because they’ve got all these players on long contracts,” he said on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.
“We’re talking about them being forced into a fire sale, but these players have got bargaining power and leverage due to their contracts.
“It’s going to be a very tricky negotiation to handle. There’s going to be a lot of money being paid out to settle these contracts before the players even think about moving on. It’s a bit of a mess, to be honest.
“If they don’t get this done, then it’s looking clear that a points deduction will be put in place – and it could be a big one.
“It’s a major breach, as it stands.”
Wyness’ words paint a very bleak picture indeed, and would suggest another Doomsday scenario for the West Londoners.