This decision comes after Chelsea was fined £27 million by UEFA for violating financial sustainability guidelines covering the fiscal periods ending in 2023 and 2024.

As a result, new signings like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Estevao Willian, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr cannot play in next season's Champions League until the necessary funds are raised.

Chelsea is reportedly calm about the situation and has a number of players already on the transfer list that can be sold to help generate the required funds.

One player that may be sold is Noni Madueke, a talented winger who has attracted interest from Arsenal. Chelsea is said to be asking for a significant fee of £50 million for his sale, which would contribute to the £60 million needed to register new players for the Champions League.