Chelsea should expedite the £37.5m Ian Maatsen transfer to Aston Villa before the deadline
According to The Mirror, Chelsea are expected to rush Aston Villa for Ian Maatsen’s transfer with just six days left until the deadline.
With the deadline for clubs to submit their accounts coming on Sunday, Aston Villa and Chelsea are two of the teams under pressure to meet the Premier League’s profit and sustainability requirements.
Chelsea and Villa are both on the verge of breaching the profit and sustainability regulations. After adjusting for clubs who were not in the league for the full three years, top-tier teams are permitted a total of £105 million in losses during a rolling three-year period.
The June 30 deadline for each accounting year marks the end of the period, and the uncertainty surrounding the closing days of the transfer window is one of the main reasons Chelsea should move quickly on this transfer.
As ‘pure profit’ on the selling clubs’ records, Maatsen and Kellyman would allay worries about satisfying the financial regulations.
The market becomes more volatile as the deadline draws near. Desperate clubs trying to assemble their teams can raise costs or refuse to budge during negotiations, making it more difficult to land desired targets. Chelsea’s transfer plans won’t be derailed by last-minute haggles because Maatsen’s move was completed early.
With the deadline approaching, the £37.5 million fee can be viewed as a tactical addition to the larger team revamp as well as a substantial financial gain.
The Blues have been active in the summer window, and Pochettino will have the means to compete on several fronts this season if he can get a top-tier midfielder or forward with the money from Maatsen’s departure.
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Chelsea would be wise to catalyze the £37.5 million transfer of Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa.
Their success in this transfer window could be determined by how quickly and decisively they act as time runs out, laying the groundwork for a competitive season.