CHELSEA might be better off pulling out of the Conference League next season.
And one journalist has suggested the board may have a discussion on the subject after Man Utd's shock FA Cup final win saw them downgraded from the Europa League.
The Blues were demoted to the Conference League following the Wembley clash.
A decision will now have to be made on whether or not they decide to accept a spot in the competition.
Should they choose to take the opportunity, Chelsea will have to comply with stricter Financial Fair Play rules.
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And football writer Matt Law stated back in April that he felt the Blues hierarchy may hold talks on the matter.
He told the London is Blue podcast: “The Conference League, they have a decision to make over whether they’d enter it.
“Because of the European FFP being different to the English PSR, the chances of breaching European FFP may not be worth taking for the very very miniscule amount of money you can make on playing in the Conference League for a year.
“AC Milan. I think, did it one year [the Italians pulled out of the Europa League in the 2019/20 season].
“Chelsea will have a decision to make on that because European Financial Fair Play is harder to meet than PSR.
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“You have to weigh up the risk and reward of ‘if we got a two-year ban, is it worth it to play in the Conference League or is it actually worth giving ourselves an extra year to get into a situation where we can get back into Europe, into a better competition, and not be at risk of getting a European ban?'
“I don’t think there’s a question on the Europa League or Champions League. I think the Conference League would spark a discussion.”
Chelsea have spent around £1billion on player transfers over the last two years, meaning they are now at risk of breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
If found guilty of a breach, they could receive a significant points deduction.
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The Blues are currently on the verge of appointing a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's departure.
Poch left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent last week despite having a positive end to the season.
Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca is understood to be the frontrunner.
