Notwithstanding any justification or reasoned explanation as to how above board Chelsea’s dealings may be….. the whole system makes a mockery of any club sitting outside the established cartel.Chelsea have 59 players under contract before this.
The likes of Everton and Forest having their toes held to the flames for breaches of spending rules have added a perception of legitimacy and provided some sort of public authenticity ritual. Ultimately the whole charade is starting to wear a bit thin, especially to those clubs trying to close the gap but now find themselves severely hamstrung in their efforts to ‘push on’.
I think this summer will be the most insane exhibition of spending of all time and when all is said and done, it will be very obvious where the power lies. (Like we don’t already know)