Will those rules be applied retrospectively though? If it only has to be applied to future contracts it probably makes sense why they’re signing all these players nowThe changing of the rules so that transfer fees can only be spread over 5 years no matter how long the contract is means Chelsea have shelled out a hell of a lot this summer that can only be accounted for over 5 years. Unless Saudi buy half the squad, I just can't see how they can avoid FFP issues, like you say, no European football this year that is probably best part of £100m revenue gone this season. Currently no shirt sponsor, that's £20-30m easy they are missing out on a season at the moment.