The way the new Chelsea American owners rapidly deteriorated the club that Roman Abramovich brought to the highest heights, cannot be good for Chelsea fans, who might forgive them if, they were to return the club to where it belongs. However, the American owners of the London club seem to be striving day by day to make their most passionate supporters edgy and angry. And the latest thing they have planned could cost them even the little credit they have left. Namely, the British Times reported on Friday news that has caused huge dissatisfaction among the Blues’ fans – that Chelsea’s executives are planning to sell Reece James and Conor Gallagher in June.Reece James has played just 391 of a possible 2520 minutes for Chelsea (15.5%) in the Premier League this season. 😖 pic.twitter.com/af42HxnmtA— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) March 31, 2024 The news about Conor Gallagher being up for sale isn’t new; Chelsea put him up for sale back in January and tried to sell him to Tottenham. However, the mention of Reece James leaving wasn’t brought up until this Friday. That’s what sparked outrage among the fans of the two-time European champions. James, who was appointed as the new team captain last summer, is a local lad born and raised in London, and he went through his entire football upbringing in Chelsea’s academy. As such, he is a fan favourite despite rarely seeing him on the field due to injuries.Not even ten-men Burnley are ‘weak’ enough for Chelsea to boost the formMany might think that this is the reason why the Americans want to ‘get rid’ of him. In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons, but not the main one. The fact is, after spending so much money on reinforcements in the previous period, Chelsea found themselves in danger of breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules, facing a similar penalty to those imposed on Everton and Nottingham Forest. To avoid the fate of these mentioned clubs and prevent point deductions in the next season, Chelsea will have to raise a significant sum of money by the end of June. Since both James and Gallagher came through the club’s ranks, the entire amount from their sales would be considered profit in the financial calculation for the 2023/24 season.Stamford Bridge is falling down: Tension growing between the owners, financiers looking for a faster money turnoverHowever, it remains to be seen who is willing to ‘bet’ on a player prone to injuries, especially as The Times reports that Chelsea will be asking for around 70,000,000 euros for the 24-year-old defender. James has made 156 appearances for Chelsea’s first team since his debut, but that number would have been significantly higher if he hadn’t been sidelined due to injuries each season. Specifically, this year, he has only played nine matches in all competitions (six as a starter), and with Malo Gusto looking increasingly better in his absence, it’s not hard to believe to the news reported by The Times, even though such a scenario sounds impossible at first. As for Gallagher, he already has suitors. West Ham offered 45,000,000 pounds for the English international last June, Tottenham 40,000,000 in January, but Chelsea demanded around 50,000,000. However, since his contract expires in June 2025, the upcoming transfer window will be the last chance for the London club to earn a larger sum from his sale if they don’t tie him down to a new contract in the meantime.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 30 Saturday Newcastle – West Ham 4-3 (1-2)/Isak 6 pen, 77 pen, Barnes 83, 90 – Antonio 21, Kudus 45+10, Bowen 48/Bournemouth – Everton 2-1 (0-0)/Solanke 64, Coleman 90+1 og – Beto 88/Chelsea – Burnley 2-2 (1-0)/Palmer 45 pen, 78 – Cullen 48, O’Shea 81/Nott.Forest – Crystal Palace 1-1 (0-1)/Wood 61 – Mateta 11/Sheffield Utd – Fulham 3-3 (0-0)/Brereton Diaz 58, 69, McBurnie 68 – Palhinha 62, De Cordova-Reid 85, Muniz 90+3/Tottenham – Luton 2-1 (0-1)/Kabore 51 og, Johnson 86 – Chong 3/Aston Villa – Wolverhampton 2-0 (1-0)/Diaby 36, Konsa 65/Brentford – Man.Utd.1-1 (0-0)/Ajer 90+9 – Mount 90+6/Sunday 16.00: (1.40) Liverpool (4.80) Brighton (7.75)18.30: (2.00) Man.City (3.50) Arsenal (3.70)***odds are subject to change***
