The big-money flops were a stark contrast to the homegrown star Conor Gallagher who may have to be sold to balance the books
Had things turned out differently, Moisés Caicedo and Mykhailo Mudryk could have had their feet up this week as they prepared for Arsenal’s trip to face Sheffield United in the Premier League on Monday night. Instead, the pair who could end up costing Chelsea almost £200m to sign found themselves thrust into the firing line again just three days after the disheartening defeat by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Yet while both had a part to play as Mauricio Pochettino’s side eventually saw off a spirited performance from Leeds, it was left to a player who cost nothing to book their progress into the sixth round. The irony is that Conor Gallagher may have to be sold in the summer to balance the books after an unprecedented spending spree of more than £1bn. On this evidence, they should do all they can to keep him.