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 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 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.

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.

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