Alan Shearer shares Chelsea transfer reality after decision that forced player to leave

Alan Shearer believed it was always going to be difficult for at Chelsea after the Blues splashed big money on new signings.

had another busy summer of spending with the signings of several promising players under the age of 21. Omari Kellyman (18), Aaron Anselmino (19), Renato Veiga (20), Caleb Wiley (19), Marc Guiu (18) and Estevao Willian (17) all arrived at Stamford Bridge with some loaned back out.

The Blues' summer splurge looks like it could be starting to pay off, with Chelsea currently sitting fourth in the table after seven games. 's side have not lost since their opening game of the season - a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions Manchester City.

But the new signings in west London have meant that Chelsea have also had to sell players in order to meet their PSR requirements. , with former Newcastle and England legend Shearer having his say on the midfielder's move to Atletico Madrid.

"The issue Gallagher had was when Chelsea started paying the vast amounts of money for people like Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez," Shearer told .

"Then it was always going to be difficult for a local lad to stay and play because, essentially, those players have to play to justify the transfer fee. That leaves people like Gallagher with a decision to make because you’re not going to play regularly, they’re always going to be ahead of you.

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"And they’ll always be on more money than you, so you have to say good luck to the guys that do choose to go abroad. Young English players should never be afraid of moving abroad, like Conor Gallagher, and so many players are doing that now.

"He followed the footsteps of Tammy Abraham, Loftus-Cheek, Bellingham, Tomori to name a few, and if you’re not getting the recognition or game time at your football club over here in England, then I’m full of admiration for the players that are willing to go and ply their trade abroad.

"Everything’s different, even more so if you have children and It’s great for them because they’re able to learn a different language. It’s great for you if you’re playing on a regular basis and great that you’ve been brave enough to take that leap."