Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben has given his opinion on the lavish spending at Chelsea this year.
The Blues are the highest spenders in world football since management of the team was taken over by co-owner Todd Boehly.
With the American set to take a backseat role in the future, Reuben has outlined his impressions of the Stamford Bridge club's transfer moves.
He told the Business of Sport podcast: "They're both friends of mine and off the field I definitely wish them the best. They've definitely brought in some very, very good players. It's a shame it hasn't worked out for them, but it can. It can next year.
"They've definitely brought in some very high-quality players and you know what? It can change on a dime. Last year, we were fighting relegation. This year, we're pushing towards a Champions League space.
"So next year, I wouldn't be totally surprised to see Chelsea pushing on, and it can change very quickly. They've spent a lot of money, and those sort of sums would be difficult for us."