‘It’s possible’: PL Chairman admits he may not sell any of his players to Chelsea for a few years

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Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom has claimed that it is a possibility that his side do not sell any players to Chelsea in the coming years.

He told The Athletic that he will always do everything to keep hold of his top players, although admitted that it was not always a possibility.

This summer saw Todd Boehly raid The Seagulls again as he looked to bankroll his side returning to the top end of the Premier League.

They smashed their transfer record for the second window in a row as they brought in Moises Caicedo to bolster the midfield.

Despite strong late interest from Liverpool, the player was only interested in the move to Stamford Bridge, and is now getting up to speed at his new side.

Bloom admits he may not sell to Chelsea

He is one of many players and members of staff that have made the move from the South Coast. Marc Cucurella, Graham Potter, Robert Sanchez and a whole host of backroom staff have all taken the step up.

However, Bloom has now claimed that there is a chance he does not deal with the London side for a while to come.

He said: “It’s possible over the next two or three years that we have no dealings with Chelsea. So, for me, it’s not personal at all and each individual deal I’ve got to do what’s best for the football club first and foremost.

“If other clubs are interested in our head coaches, staff, players, I much prefer it that way than no one’s looking at any of our players or staff. So, we’re doing something very right. We do everything we can to keep our best players, but we know in the way of the world that won’t always be the case.”