Chelsea could have 'no option' but to accept Arsenal transfer offer due to FFP worries

Chelsea might have to sell Mykhaylo Mudryk to Arsenal because of Financial Fair Play (FFP) issues. That's according to William Gallas, who believes that if the Gunners make a move for Mudryk in the summer transfer window.

Mudryk joined Chelsea in January 2023 in a deal that could reach £87million. This was part of Todd Boehly's busy first few transfer windows as owner.

The Ukraine international came to West London with a big reputation but hasn't lived up to it, scoring just five goals and providing five assists in 45 games.

Under Boehly's leadership, Chelsea have spent over £1bn on transfers and have been warned they could face serious consequences under the Premier League's financial fair play rules, reports the Daily Star, because clubs can only lose £105m over three years, rules that Everton and Nottingham Forest have already broken.

Arsenal had Mudryk at the top of their transfer wishlist for the January 2023 window, but were beaten to his signature by Chelsea.

Despite his underwhelming performances, the Gunners might still be interested, especially after selling Kai Havertz for £65m last summer.

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If that situation were to arise, Gallas thinks Chelsea would be practically powerless in this situation due to their need to balance their finances this summer.

«If Arsenal still want Mykhaylo Mudryk and come in with a big fee, Chelsea will have no option but to sell him because of their financial issues,» Gallas toldLord Ping. «How Chelsea have got themselves in this situation is confusing. Chelsea will need to think properly on how to sort out their