Wyness: Chelsea walk into trap that's cost them £65m - 'It's a waste of money, it really is'

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Chelsea walk into trap that’s cost them £65m – ‘It’s a waste of money, it really is’ Thu 9 April 2026 7:30, UK Chelsea’s sporting directors are not doing their jobs properly after it was revealed the club paid the most amount of money to agents in the past year.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, criticising Chelsea’s recruitment in the transfer market.According to figures released by the FA, Chelsea paid agents a total of £65.1million between February 2025 and February 2026.It was the third consecutive season that the Blues had spent the most money on agents across all 20 Premier League clubs.It comes after Chelsea recorded a £262m pre-tax loss in their latest financial accounts, meaning player trading will be vital for the club this summer. 💰 Chelsea Finance Update💰 Inside the transfer budget, BlueCo investment, PSR compliance, and the latest Stamford Bridge redevelopment news. VISIT THE CHELSEA FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Chelsea’s ‘big’ agent bill slammed by former chief executiveEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Chelsea need to stop relying on agents.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness stated that he would be having a “really serious chat” with the club’s sporting director.RankClubMoney Spent1stChelsea£65.1m2ndAston Villa£38.44m3rdManchester City£37.35m4thLiverpool£33.88mThe four Premier League clubs who spent the most on agent fees.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I would be going right to my sporting directors, and there are a number apparently in Chelsea, and I’d be saying, ‘why is that bill so high?’.“Why are you relying on agents?

You’ve got to be better at scouting players that aren’t under the control of agents.“It’s a waste of money, it really is. I know agents; I’ve done about 250 transfers over the years.

I’ve dealt with all the big ones. I really would be calling it out, I’d be having a really serious chat with my sporting director.