British media: Chelsea is willing to break the team s salary structure to introduce Nico Williams

May 9th According to the British media METRO, Chelsea is willing to break the team's salary structure to introduce Nico Williams.

Chelsea reportedly prepares to break the existing salary structure in the summer transfer window to sign a superstar. At present, the Blues have been linked to several top stars, among which Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is considered an ideal goal for the club.

Nico Williams is one of the hottest new stars in Europe, and it is understood that his termination fee is about £49 million. It is reported that Nico Williams's agent demands a weekly salary of about £400,000, which will make him easily the highest-paid player in Chelsea. Currently, Rees James is ranked among the highest earners in Chelsea with a weekly salary of £250,000, followed by Raheem Sterling (£215,000), Wesley Forfana (£200,000) and Christopher Nkunku (£195,000).

After Burleigh and Minghu Capital took over, Chelsea's transfer strategy was usually to recruit young players and provide lower wages and long-term contracts, while significantly increasing their salary when certain conditions were met. However, according to media reports, if Maresca's team can qualify for the 2025-26 Champions League, Chelsea is willing to break the existing salary structure to attract a big-name player to join. To secure qualifying for the Champions League next season, Chelsea must rank in the top five in the Premier League this season.

Currently, the Blues are ranked fifth in the standings and have three games to play, with them against Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest respectively. Normally, only the top four in the Premier League can qualify for the Champions League, but the Premier League has been awarded an additional spot by UEFA. Although Nico Williams is considered Chelsea’s number one target, the club has also been linked to several other players, including Bournemouth defender Wyson and Manchester United’s Garnacho.

In addition, Chelsea has reportedly negotiated with Dortmund to sign winger Gittens. Meanwhile, Tim Howard believes Ipswich forward Liam Drapp may join Stamford Bridge this summer.