Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has admitted he’s afraid that the potential sale of the club could impact negotiations with players who are out of contract in the summer.
Roman Abramovich this week confirmed he is looking to sell the Premier League side after 19 years in charge.
A number of key squad members are in the final months of their current deals, including captain Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Ahead of Chelsea’s league fixture Burnley on Saturday, Tuchel said: “The bottom line is maybe we can’t help it – it is what it is.
“You never know, maybe it has a positive effect on the negotiations or maybe it has a negative effect.
“We cannot predict and I would like not to predict on scenarios because you just lose focus, but everyone has a different situation and feels different about it (the sale).
“I hope for the best outcome still, I think we still have something to offer. Chelsea is a strong club and will stay a strong club.
“Our owner decided to sell the club but he sells a strong, solid, organised club at the highest level.”