Was thinking that yesterday. With Coutinho and Van Dijk kicking off so soon after signing new deals, players should have to remain at the club for at least a year after signing a new deal, be it when first signing or extending a contract. Would probably need some caveats related to age for loan deals, but otherwise if you sign a player, you keep a player.
Coutinho signed a new deal in January and now wants out in August? Ridiculous.
Agree. This will also stop Chelsea from forcing their players to sign a long-term contract before they are allowed to go out on loan.