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Mark White

Chelsea prepared to sell captain and strengthen a rival – behind Mauricio Pochettino's back: report

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Chelsea, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on December 06, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images).

Chelsea could be about to sell one of the club's biggest leaders in a desperate bid to bring in some cash – despite Mauricio Pochettino wanting otherwise. 

The Blues have spent a lot of money in the past three transfer windows but may have to flash a little less cash this winter due to a new law brought in by the Premier League. The amortised deals that the west Londoners have staggered over more than five years will have to come to an end, thanks to top-flight clubs – including Chelsea, themselves – voting for it.

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