The Premier League FFP ruling could cause Chelsea to face an enormous Kylian Mbappe transfer dilemma.

A bid for Kylian Mbappe remains a possibility for Chelsea; however, the player’s contract demands may prove to be unmanageable.

Due to the disclosure of Kylian Mbappe’s contract demands, Chelsea’s pursuit of signing him may be in jeopardy; however, financial constraints may prove to be an obstacle. The hierarchy has long been linked with a possible transfer for the French forward, as they seek to increase the intensity of their front line.

It had appeared that the star would remain at PSG indefinitely prior to this point, but he is approaching the last few months of his contract. Clubs located outside of France may initiate pre-contract negotiations for Mbappe in January, with the intention of acquiring him on a free transfer during the summer.

It appears that the demands he would put forth have already been documented, as SportWitness reports that Mbappe is seeking an annual salary of €35 million (£30.5 million) net, in addition to a signing bonus of approximately €100 million (£87 million). That is an enormous undertaking for any athlete, but considering his stature and the fact that signing him directly from PSG would not cost anything, it could end up being a bargain.

Chelsea may face a challenge in comparison to their rivals in the form of guarantees, given the lingering concerns regarding potential financial fair play concerns. To begin with, there is the matter of recent allegations that purportedly former proprietor Roman Abramovich executed off-balance sheet payments with the intention of evading financial reporting.

In the event that accusations are filed, the club could potentially incur a deduction in points or, more severely, be relegated to the Championship. Obviously, all of this is speculative at this time, but it might be difficult to convince a player of Mbappe’s caliber to join the club under such conditions.

Additionally, the newly acquired company is obligated to adhere to prevailing regulations, which stipulate that it cannot incur an adjusted loss exceeding £105 million over a span of three years. Considering the £1 billion that the club has already spent on transfers since the ownership took over, it will be difficult to maintain that margin.

A acquisition of Mbappe’s caliber would add star power, but it would also entail the obligation to pay the necessary financial package. Due to Everton’s recent ten-point deduction for violating that rule (which is subject to appeal), the club may have to forego a deal with Mbappe in order to maintain a healthy margin.