Chelsea hold secret talks with Saudi Pro League to sell two of their biggest stars
According to talkSPORT, Todd Boehly had private discussions with Michael Emenalo, the head of the Saudi Pro League.
The Chelsea owner has consulted with the former technical director of the Blues in order to decide which players should be sold as Chelsea plan a major overhaul of their squad.
Romelu Lukaku is one of the players that Boehly is eager to send to the Middle East.
Chelsea owner is looking to sell two players to Saudi Pro League
Lukaku is still Chelsea’s highest paid player, even after spending spells on loan away at Inter Milan and Roma.
The Belgian striker is out of favour at the club following his public feud with former Blues manager Thomas Tuchel.
Boehly is also prepared to let go of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is now on loan at Real Madrid.
According to reports, the American is planning to bring about £100 million from player sales this summer. The club is desperate to generate funds following Chelsea’s announcement of an annual deficit exceeding £90 million.
Chelsea have struggled this season
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad is full of talent and expensive signings but their good business in the transfer market has failed to produce the desired results on the pitch.
The Blues are currently 11th in the Premier League after a disastrous season which has also seen them lose the Carabao Cup final to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Many players are expected to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. The names of Conor Gallagher, Thiago Silva, Armando Broja, Marc Cucurella and others have been mentioned in the media.
Chelsea are desperate to balance their books to avoid punishment for breaking Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules.
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