Revealed: Conor Gallagher's conditions for agreeing Chelsea exit this summer with Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah and Ian Maatsen also standing firm as Blues attempt to alleviate financial pressure

According to Standard,the Blues are under pressure to raise £100 million in player sales by June 30 to include in their financial accounts for the 2023-24 season to escape the threat of flouting Premier League profit and sustainability (PSR) regulations. The board remains adamant that academy player sale is the most viable option to exercise in this situation since all proceedings will be deemed as "pure profits". Hence they are ready to put Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen and Armando Broja on the market.

However, Gallagher, along with fellow academy graduates Chalobah, Maatsen, and Broja, has expressed a willingness to depart only under the right circumstances and opportunity. Valued at £45 million to £50 million, Gallagher seeks a move to a top-tier Premier League club, with Tottenham Hotspur remaining an option. Entering the final year of his contract, Gallagher's future remains uncertain, with minimal progress made in negotiations for a new deal. His aspirations include securing a place in the England squad for Euro 2024 which could potentially delay discussions about his next career move until the conclusion of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Chalobah and Maatsen rejected lucrative moves to Nottingham Forest and Burnley, respectively, last summer. Despite Maatsen's contract renewal before joining Borussia Dortmund on loan, the left-back is poised for a potential permanent transfer to clubs like Dortmund or Bayern Munich, with a £35 million release clause attracting suitors.

Broja, currently on loan at Fulham, will seek greener pastures after failing to nail down a starting berth at Craven Cottage - with AC Milan and West Ham previously expressing interest in the forward.

Ahead of the 2025-2026 season, Premier League clubs have agreed to implement new financial controls, which will be "squad cost control" measures limiting the expenditure to 85 per cent of annual revenue. While these changes are forthcoming, PSR rules, monitoring finances over three years, will persist to influence clubs in adapting their financial strategies.

Notably, Chelsea anticipates £28 million from Newcastle United for the permanent transfer of left-back Lewis Hall. However, homegrown talents Levi Colwill and Reece James, as well as star forward Cole Palmer will not be made available for sale. They are also expecting to rake up - £37m for Romelu Lukaku, £7m for Hakim Ziyech, and £10m for Kepa Arrizabalaga - by selling these on loan players which would further help them to balance their books. Anything less than the aforementioned price tags would force Chelsea to book those transfers as losses in their books.

Needless to say, as Chelsea navigate a challenging financial landscape, the summer transfer window looms as a crucial period for the club's strategic reshaping and recruitment efforts.