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      Chelsea set for heavy fine and points deduction amid Premier League investigation into Roman Abramovich-era finances

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      CHELSEA face a heavy fine and possible points deductions from a Premier League investigation into financial affairs during the Roman Abramovich era.Uefa last month announced the Blues had been fined £8.6m under new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake after the club reported a number of financial transactions between 2012 and 2019.
      Chelsea are facing a points deduction and heavy fine after a Premier League investigation into financial irregularities during Abramovich’s ownershipCredit: AFP
      Boehly and Clearlake reported the breaches during a Uefa investigationCredit: Getty
      It has now emerged that the scrutiny uncovered payments adding up to millions of pounds to offshore companies.
      And while Uefa’s punishment was the end of the matter for Nyon chiefs, a full Prem probe is now under way with serious punishment potentially down the line.
      Among the payments covered by the inquiry include at least one to a player’s family.
      Uefa’s statement confirming the punishment declared it was for “instances of potentially incomplete financial reporting” under the previous ownership.
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      It is understood that payments to as many as six offshore companies, linked to player transfers, are now being investigated with the belief that they were not registered with the FA, Prem or Uefa.
      In 2018 the “Football Leaks” document dump suggested Chelsea had paid Sten Christensen, father of Danish defender Andreas, more than £656,000 over four years as a “scout” following the player’s 2012 arrival from Brondby.
      Chelsea and the Premier League declined to comment.
      Boehly and Clearlake took over the club in May last year after Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.
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      The new ownership has so far spent £768.7million on transfers since taking over – with a particular emphasis on signing young players with a high upside.
      It is unclear yet how, or indeed whether Premier League sanctions will affect Chelsea’s ability to further splash the cash this summer.
      Their latest signing, centre-back Axel Disasi arrived from Monaco for £38.7m last week.
      The off-field news will come as a further blow for Chelsea fans after new-signing Christopher Nkunku was ruled out for three months with a knee injury.
      The forward has thoroughly impressed in pre-season and was looking set to be a talisman for Mauricio Pochettino’s young squad.
      The Blues will kick off their Premier League season at home to Liverpool this Sunday. More

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      Chelsea join Arsenal in transfer hunt for £15m Spanish wonderkid… but the defender might snub both

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      CHELSEA have joined Arsenal in the race to sign defender Ivan Fresneda.However, the £15million-rated wonderkid could snub both clubs amid interest from Barcelona.
      Chelsea have entered the race to sign Ivan FresnedaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the Valladolid right-back, even agreeing a deal to sign him back in January.
      The transfer never materialised, though, but the Gunners have revived their interest this summer.
      According to Sport, Chelsea are also now in the race to sign Fresneda and are set to submit a bid.
      Barcelona have already had a bid rejected for the 18-year-old, with a follow-up offer being prepared.
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      The Spanish giants believe a bid worth £10million plus £5million in add-ons will be enough to sign Fresneda.
      Having already held talks with the club, the report adds that Barca are his preferred generation.
      Borussia Dortmund have also been chasing a deal during the current window, having joined Arsenal in agreeing terms earlier in the year.
      Fresneda, who previously spent four years in Real Madrid’s academy, enjoyed a breakthrough season last term.
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      The Spanish youth international made 24 appearances across all competitions for Valladolid.
      His potential arrival at Stamford Bridge would further bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s options at right-back.
      The Chelsea boss can already call upon Reece James and Malo Gusto, who has returned from a loan spell with Lyon after signing for the Blues in January. More

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      Chelsea suffer new blow after Nkunku injury as transfer target ‘offered £172m contract’ by Saudi side

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      CHELSEA transfer target Victor Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract worth £172MILLION by Al-Hilal, according to reports.The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli this summer.
      Chelsea target Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract by Al-HilalCredit: Alamy
      The Blues have suffered a major attacking blow, with Nkunku set to miss four monthsCredit: Getty
      Several clubs – including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea – have expressed an interest in signing him, but Napoli’s £150m asking price has proved to be a stumbling block.
      However, Al-Hilal are now willing to go all-out for him.
      According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the Saudi Pro League side have offered him a £172m contract.
      The deal is said to be worth around £34.5m-a-year for five years.
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      And it acts as a huge blow for Chelsea and new boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has been eager to sign another new striker this summer.
      The Blues welcomed Christopher Nkunku to Stamford Bridge in June after reaching a £52m agreement with RB Leipzig.
      However, the Frenchman suffered a serious meniscus injury last week, meaning he is now expected to be unavailable until Christmas.
      In a club statement, Chelsea confirmed: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period.
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      “The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme.”
      Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
      New signing Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the line in Nkunku’s absence, having arrived from Villarreal for £32million this summer. More

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      Chelsea close in on £18.3m signing of Brazil wonderkid as Thiago Silva gets in touch to push transfer through

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      CHELSEA and Monaco are locked in a tug of war over Brazilian striker sensation Deivid Washington.The Blues are keen to pay an initial £18.3million for the striker, 18, with his club Santos ready to cash in on a Chelsea offer for the second time this summer after selling Angelo Gabriel for £13m.
      Chelsea are keeping tabs on Santos wonderkid Deivid WashingtonCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea have asked Thiago Silva to help them sign Washington this summerCredit: AP
      Washington and his family prefer a move to England, even though it is expected the striker would then be off to Strasbourg on loan for this season rather than being integrated into Maurico Pochettino’s squad.
      But Monaco, who have a Brazilian sporting director in Thiago Scuro, are refusing to give up the hunt and are set to try to outbid Chelsea.
      Despite that, Chelsea are in the box seat.
      Washington is represented by agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who also took Angelo to Stamford Bridge – although he is already poised for a loan move to the Ligue 1 sister side.
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      Sources close to the Washington family confirmed they want the move to England despite concerns about his young age.
      However, they will NOT kick up a fuss if Santos agree a fee with the French club.
      Both Angelo and defender Thiago Silva have been in touch to “sell” Chelsea to the player.
      Chelsea may have to pay an excess to land the youngster, though, as Santos own only 70 per cent of his rights with other investors having a 30 per cent share.
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      Prem and FA rules mean Chelsea will have to buy the full ownership for the deal to be ratified.
      The Blues would be buying potential rather than proven goalscoring, although the 6ft 3in striker has also been targeted by Real Madrid, city neighbours Atletico and Borussia Dortmund.
      Washington has scored just two senior goals in 16 appearances for Santos, although he led the line for Brazil in the recent Under-20 World Cup and was a consistent scorer at youth level.
      His potential sale has infuriated the Santos fans, whose anger increased when he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s match with Atletico Paranaense.
      Washington told his family: “I am out of this game. Orders of the President of Santos!” More

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      Mauricio Pochettino identifies FOUR new signings this window as Chelsea boss demands £200m transfer splurge

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      CHELSEA manager Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing four more signings that could lead to a further £200million splurge.Pochettino has informed the Blues’ owner Todd Boehly he needs more reinforcements before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to complete four new signingsCredit: Getty
      Leeds star Tyler Adams is expected to move to Chelsea soonCredit: Getty
      Brighton star Moises Caicedo wants to move to Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      The West Londoners have already landed Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez and Lesley Ugochukwu, which has already cost them in the region of £171m.
      According to The Mail, Chelsea are now keeping tabs on Leeds’ Tyler Adams, Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and of course Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who remains a top target.
      Adams is expected to be the first deal to be completed in the coming days.
      The midfielder has a release clause around £20m after the Whites’ relegation to the Championship.
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      Caicedo, on the other hand, will cost a staggering £105m to prise away from the South Coast but the Ecuador international wants to move to Stamford Bridge.
      However, the Seagulls expect to have the midfielder available for their first Premier League game of the season on August 12 against Luton.

      Palace are not keen to do business with Pochettino’s side for Olise after a rather inactive transfer window at Selhurst Park.
      But the club has agreed personal terms with the France Under-21 international.
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      The winger is also targeted by Manchester City and will cost a fee in the region of £35m.
      However, Chelsea may have an advantage as the Eagles are keen on one of their left-backs Lewis Hall, whom they want to sign on loan.
      And the Argentine tactician needs a new striker to spearhead his attack.
      Vlahovic appears like the likeliest candidate and could cost £40m this summer.
      A deal for the Serbia international may also see wantaway centre-forward Romelu Lukaku going the other way to Juve.
      Chelsea appear to have agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace star Michael OliseCredit: Getty
      Juventus could agree to sell Dusan Vlahovic with Romelu Lukaku going the other wayCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea to take advantage of relegation release clause to complete Tyler Adams transfer as Caicedo frustration continues

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      CHELSEA are looking to complete the signing of Tyler Adams from Leeds.The Blues plan to take advantage of the midfielder’s relegation release clause at Elland Road.
      Chelsea are set to trigger Tyler Adams’ relegation release clauseCredit: Getty
      Adams is available for just £20million after Leeds were relegated to the Championship last season.
      According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea plan on triggering the clause to add the American to their ranks.
      The report adds that the deal will not impact their pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Chelsea have had multiple bids rejected for the Ecuador international but are expected to launch a fresh £90million offer.
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      Adams only joined Leeds last summer but is said to be keen on a move before the transfer window closes.
      He would prefer not to spend a season in the second tier amid interest from Premier League clubs.
      Aston Villa are believed to be amongst the sides to have taken an interest in him, although Chelsea are the current favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
      Adams made 26 appearances for Leeds last season but has been out since March with a hamstring injury.
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      Chelsea are keen to bolster their midfield, with Mauricio Pochettino still eyeing a move for Caicedo.
      His hopes of completing a deal have been boosted this week, with Brighton close to signing a potential replacement.
      The Seagulls have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of Mohammed Kudus, which could open the door for Caicedo’s exit. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree personal terms’ with Crystal Palace star Michael Olise after making opening bid for highly-rated ace

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed personal terms with Michael Olise after making a £26million bid for the Crystal Palace winger.The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting talents at Selhurst Park.
      Chelsea have reportedly agreed ‘personal term’s with Crystal Palace star OliseCredit: Getty
      Olise’s form for Palace has attracted interest from Chelsea and Treble winners Manchester City.
      And according to RMC Sport, the star has now agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
      The Blues have approached Crystal Palace with a £26m offer.
      But Chelsea’s initial bid will most likely be rejected given the player’s £35m release-clause.

      Last season, he became the first Palace player ever to record more than 10 Premier League assists in a single term as he led the south London club to safety.
      The midfielder – who won the club’s Player of the Year – is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury picked up during this summer’s European U21 Championships.
      But Mauricio Pochettino is keen to sign the England-born Frenchman after selling Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech this summer.
      He would become Chelsea’s seventh summer signing following Robert Sanchez, Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Axel Disasi, Lesley Ugochukwu and Angelo Gabriel.
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      But Manchester City may yet rival Chelsea for the highly-rated Palace talent as they look to secure a replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
      Mahrez is one of a number of players who have moved to Saudi Arabia this summer.
      Chelsea are looking to climb up the table following a dismal 12th-place finish last season.
      The Blues kick of their Premier League redemption campaign at home against Liverpool on August 13. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino on feeling the heat at Espanyol, being proud of Tottenham’s ‘wins’ and his long-term Chelsea vision

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      TAKING on the impossible is part of Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial DNA.He arrived on English shores with Southampton in January 2013 as a nobody, and left in November 2019 having led Tottenham to a Premier League title challenge and a Champions League final.
      Mauricio Pochettino is starting a new era of his managerial career at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Pochettino admits he struggled with the pressure during his days at EspanyolCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He took on the superstars and egomaniacs while at Paris Saint-Germain, and now, back in the UK, is tasked with leaving a long-lasting legacy at Chelsea – an institution that sacks coaches for fun.
      Pochettino is used to pressure. In fact, at this stage of his career, he thrives off it.
      Yet that was not always the case. A month after receiving his UEFA Pro License in December 2008, the Argentine was handed the reins at his old club Espanyol – his first senior post – at the age of 36.
      Pochettino explained: “It was like all or nothing. You feel: ‘If we don’t win tomorrow or tonight, my career is going to be a disaster’. It was difficult.”
      This fear of failure clearly had a positive impact. In his first season in charge in La Liga, the Argentine led Espanyol to a top 10 finish, including a famous victory away at Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winning Barcelona.
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      In the fourteen years since, Poch is now recognised as one of the most respected managers in the game, sticking to his principles regardless of position, form or hostility.
      So, how does he deal with the pressure now? Poch smiled: “Maybe I sleep better.
      “When I started at Espanyol it was massive pressure because we were fighting relegation. Southampton was similar, Tottenham was for different reasons.
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      “PSG yes, and now with Chelsea it is different. Always you are under pressure. You always feel the adrenaline but after you disconnect and say: ‘Now I need to rest. I need to sleep’.
      “That experience has helped me to have better sleep and to enjoy time with my family and my friends, with the staff and the players. Before it was more bam, bam, bam, bam.
      “We use the experience to learn the passion is there, the adrenaline is there, the discipline.
      “But it is about knowing when to be in this process and when to have time to enjoy yourself – when to liberate the players from all this pressure.
      “How we behave as a coaching staff will transmit itself to the players.”
      At the age of 51, Poch insists he is far from the same coach he was back in Spain. Triumphs have shaped that, as have disappointments.
      He said: “We have changed in many things. We’re older now and when you’re 50 you need to be careful, because your change is quick! We got experience in different leagues.
      “We are more mature and we learned a lot in different situations. We always judge ourselves and want to improve. The experience gave the possibility to improve.
      “We are much better people now.”
      Pochettino enjoyed a successful period at Spurs, despite not winning a trophyCredit: Getty
      His five-year stint at Spurs was often tainted with the notion that the club did not have the desire nor the mentality to win silverware – something Antonio Conte accused them of during his chaotic tenure.
      Poch argued: “When I was at Tottenham it was a different period but I think the mentality to win was there. We won. Maybe we didn’t lift a trophy, but we won in many, many ways.”
      And during his 18-month spell with PSG, the burden of accommodating big names such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe took its toll.
      Poch added: “We won the cup, we won the league, but when you arrive at a club like Paris Saint-Germain it is about winning the Champions League.
      “If you don’t win the Champions League, like the coaching staff last season, you need to move on. I hope that changes because Paris deserves to be more consistent, and needs time to build something.”
      And so to Chelsea, where Poch truly believes he can build something “special” with the right amount of patience and trust from an owner in Todd Boehly who has already had three permanent managers since his takeover in June 2022.
      Foolish hope from Poch? Only time will tell, not that the likes of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, as well as interim boss Frank Lampard, would necessarily agree.
      Poch is not naïve. He knows he needs to win, and win now. He said: “Chelsea is a different club, different period, different process, different project. If we don’t win we will struggle.”
      All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the Premier League season as Chelsea host Liverpool – a team and model of consistency and quality under Jurgen Klopp that Poch would like to emulate one day.
      There remains work to be done in order to achieve that. Another hectic transfer window means Poch, like Potter, will have to juggle and get the best out of an unbalanced and inexperienced squad with time firmly not on his side.
      Poch said: “I’m excited to start something medium and long term, but in football you never know. We try to work in this way, that’s important.
      “Then, we will see if we will have good pressure and see if it’s going to help to believe. We all need to be together to see if we can develop something special here.
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      “We need to have a plan and we need to have a guide that says: ‘We need to arrive there’, and if we arrive before, perfect.
      “But if not, we know that we are going to arrive at the destination.” More