Amid Chelsea’s FFP troubles, reports have it that Chelsea may have to sell some home-grown players to balance the books.

Chelsea have been linked with selling Reece James and Conor Gallagher, who are both product of the academy.

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas, has warned the club not to make that move, saying that Reece James and Conor Gallagher are key players for the club.

“Chelsea won’t sell Reece James, you have to keep players who have come through the academy and you need players with that identity,” William Gallas said.

“He is the captain, but unfortunately, he is often injured – despite this, we should keep him. It’s the same for Connor Gallagher, they both have to stay.

“I know that there are problems with the finances at the moment, but they have to sell another player to fix this.”