Chelsea in talks to avoid points deduction over secret transfer payments made under Roman Abramovich - Club in talks with Premier League over financial settlement over alleged rule breaches 10 years a

Chelsea will likely avoid a points deduction following the Premier League’s investigation into historic financial irregularities under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, according to The Telegraph.The

CHELSEA are close to escaping a points deduction for the secret payments during the ownership of Roman Abramovich. The Stamford Bridge club paid an £8.6m fine to Uefa in 2023 when they confessed

Chelsea look set to escape a points deduction over historic secret payments made under Roman Abramovich’s ownership.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are said to be 'confident' that an agreement made similar to the £8.6 million financial settlement made with UEFA in July 2023, when they handed over a fee for submitting incomplete financial information during the Roman Abramovich era.

Chelsea remain in talks with the Premier League as they look to strike a financial agreement - rather than be hit with a points deduction - as secret payments relating to transfers are examined

The American billionaire, alongside Clearlake Capital, has not been afraid to splash the cash since his arrival but currently finds himself in a sticky situation regarding transfers that happened before his arrival – and he’s hoping to pay the Premier League to avoid consequences.

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 currently engaged in discussions with the Premier League, as they seek to agree a financial settlement for payments made when Roman Abramovich was still owner of the club. The Blues would rather make the payment than face a points deduction.