Chelsea face an urgent need to raise over £60 million ($82m) from player sales to comply with UEFA’s financial regulations and register new signings for the upcoming Champions League season.
Despite a lucrative Club World Cup run, these earnings cannot be used to offset the ‘List A’ registration balance, which requires income from sales to cover new player costs.
Key summer arrivals like Liam Delap and others are currently ineligible for European competition.
UEFA’s rules amortize transfer fees over a five-year contract, meaning Chelsea’s substantial spending has put them well over the limit.
With the September 2 registration deadline approaching, the club is prioritizing sales of players such as Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling, Christopher Nkunku, and Noni Madueke to meet the crucial financial requirements.