Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has been criticised by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, drawing comparisons to former Manchester United chief Ed Woodward. It comes after a major transfer spend by the new owners at Stamford Bridge, already investing over half-a-billion-pounds in the squad over two transfer windows.
The summer saw a host of players drafted in to help solve gaps left by some key exits, though most of those haven't fulfilled expectations, with the club languishing in midtable. January had a larger focus on building towards the future, adding players that would help the current situation while having an eye towards the long-term.
A theme of such signings has been long contracts offered to the younger additions so that the large fees will be paid off over a larger period, having less of an impact on financial restrictions. While it remains to be seen how this may turn out for the Blues, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has questioned the approach.
