Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca calls for Premier League rule change as he admits clubs are 'compelled' to sell academy players with Conor Gallagher closing in on Atletico Madrid transfer

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Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are being forced to sell their academy players due to the Premier League's financial rules.

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  • Chelsea set to sell Gallagher to Madrid
  • Have lost a host of academy players recently
  • Blues boss says rules are forcing their hand
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