Manchester United's FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City cost Chelsea 7 million.
The Blues were set to play in the Europa League along with Tottenham for next season.
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However, United are the FA Cup winners and have taken that spot, with Chelsea going down to the Conference League.
That has cost them a lot of money, which is only adding to their profit and sustainability woes.
The Blues know they have to sell players if they are to comply with league regulations.
Homegrown talent such as Trevoh Chalobah and Conor Gallagher are likely to go.