{"id":6405,"date":"2026-05-09T10:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6405"},"modified":"2026-05-09T10:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T10:38:49","slug":"behdad-eghbali-has-final-say-on-transfers-at-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6405","title":{"rendered":"Behdad Eghbali has final say on transfers at Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea\u2019s sporting directors report to co-owner Behdad Eghbali who has the final say on transfers according to reports.<\/p>\n

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The Blues have struggled since the takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, and are on the cusp of missing out on the Champions League for the third time in the last four seasons.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are languishing in ninth with just three games remaining, and are currently on a run of six consecutive league defeats.<\/p>\n

Behdad Eghbali has final say on transfers at Chelsea<\/h2>\n

The Blues have completely changed their transfer strategy, and operate a heavily youth focused transfer policy, which they\u2019ve been criticised for.<\/p>\n

Chelsea mainly sign young players on long term deals, and have tended to stay away from signing proven players and established stars.<\/p>\n

The ownership aren\u2019t popular with the fan base, and the sporting directors have come under severe pressure for a series of failures in the transfer market and with managerial appointments.<\/p>\n

Chelsea operate a unique structure where they have five sporting directors, and The Telegraph have reported they report directly to Eghbali who has the final say on transfers.<\/p>\n

The report adds Eghbali is described as a tough but fair negotiator, whilst the recruitment staff are highly regarded within the industry.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea are facing an injury crisis ahead of Saturday\u2019s game against Liverpool with Jesse Derry ruled out for the remainder of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Calum McFarlane confirmed Robert Sanchez would also miss the game, whilst it\u2019s unlikely Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will feature.<\/p>\n

That leaves Chelsea with no fit senior wingers and what could be a makeshift lineup for an important visit to Anfield.<\/p>\n

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