When the entity now known as BlueCo won the bidding in Chelsea’s forced sale by Roman Abramovich in 2022, a deep-dive into the club’s accounts by the new ownership uncovered some “incomplete financial information” over certain transfers from the previous decade.

Chelsea are in talks with the Premier League over agreeing a financial settlement for payments relating to transfers made during the Roman Abramovich era. Sources familiar with the talks have told The Athletic that they are nearing a resolution,

Chelsea are in ongoing discussions with the Premier League to avoid a points deduction for alleged breaches of financial fair play regulations.

Chelsea are 'in negotiations' with the Premier League to avoid a points deduction for the secret payments made during Roman Abramovich's ownership.