NEVIN: IT'S NOT A GOOD BLUEPRINT

£1billion spent on transfers and Bridge legend is concerned the numbers don't add up: They could end up Ike Everton and Forest... and lose points

- NEIL MOXLEY

CHELSEA v WOLVES

CHELSEA legend Pat Nevin has warned the club could be hit with a points deduction next season.

The former Scotland international believes Champions League qualification is essential within the next 18 months if Mauricio Pochettino's side want to avoid questions over financial fair play.

Chelsea have recorded huge debts over the past two financial years as new owner Todd Boehly funded a £1billion spending spree but have offset their immediate liabilities by selling Mason Mount and Kai Havertz to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.

Nevin believes, though, the Blues could follow his erstwhile club Everton and Nottingham Forest down a path where onfield penalties are imposed.

He said: "My background accounts and economics and the financial side of it intrigues me with Chelsea.

"How are they doing it and is it where working? They didn't fall foul of FFP this time. But I'm seeing Everton get hit and Chelsea are also one of my old clubs I just hope it's not happening again.