Chelsea are behind Liam Rosenior and sympathise that he has come into a situation where the squad is said to be ‘knackered’ and has not had appropriate time to implement his ideas. Summer target lists are underway with all eventualities being considered, as Chelsea feel UCL qualification will likely come down to fine margins in May. There is no current suggestion that the model will be changed. Chelsea also feel that contract statues with many current stars wanting more money is further proof that it would not be wise to chase signings that would be looking for a high base salary. The club want players to be together as a team and earn their money. There is not an appetite to create an entitled and unhealthy culture and the cost to risk ratio is high. Directors are working within the financial restrictions and the model put in place by Behdad Egbhali. There may be an odd exception but generally this is what I’m told. The club are open to spending high transfer fee’s but not salaries straight away. 1/3…

Sources say there is a small split within the squad already over Rosenior’s tactical game plans. Some players feel that his style of play is not in line with the moment of the season, and that he is only making things more difficult, especially with the lack of recovery time between matches. Rosenior said after the 0-3 defeat to PSG that there has to be a recognition that some players have played over 100 games in 18 months. A source replied today : “Yet has them playing like mad men!” 2/3…

Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and at least two other players have rejected at least one proposal for a salary increase in recent months. Malo Gusto is said to be a player who has high ambitions and is also looking for a pay increase. 3/3.

In terms of targets I’ve not heard much outside the usual names like Morgan Rogers. Wharton and Baleba are two targets amongst others the club like for a potential midfield addition, but much will depend on what happens with Lavia’s fitness, Enzo and Essugo. On outgoings, it’s expected that at least three centre backs will look to be sold. Chelsea will likely brief confidence in them to not de value and deter offers. The striker and goalkeeper situation is also going to be reviewed, with Liam Delap not doing as well as some inside the club expected. 4/4.

@MaxFSport This is the only thing that could actually change the project. If all the main players want to leave, and they make it public via briefs. I support any player who wants to leave, we are not serious nor want to win so what's the point of being here.

@MaxFSport As in the players have rejected the clubs proposal? Or the club have rejected a salary increase for them

@MaxFSport PR merchants are out again with briefings lol. Clown owners spent £2bn stupidly, sold hotels, car parks, female team, No FOS, bought bang average players who they can’t make profit on coz they’re SHIT. So its star players has to be sacrificed. Today Enzo, tomorrow could be Palmer

@MaxFSport I’ll be so real I ain’t reading all that someone summarise this

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@MaxFSport i get about moi and enzo, but gusto asking for increase kick him out asap

@MaxFSport Hmm

@MaxFSport I don’t like this.

@MaxFSport Completely false👍

@MaxFSport Great work ! Good level of detail