Chelsea chief Todd Boehly is ‘definitely expecting a transfer ban’ – O’Rourke
Senior figures at Chelsea expect the club to be hit by a transfer embargo after admitting breaches, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Blues chairman Todd Boehly has prepared for a potential transfer ban.
Chelsea self-reported “potential financial irregularities” found within the club’s accounts during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.
Details of secret payments and fees funded by offshore accounts were reported to the Premier League.
If the Londoners are found guilty following an investigation, they could face a fine, a points deduction or a transfer ban.
The ongoing investigation adds to the current financial problems at Stamford Bridge with the Blues on the brink of breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Chelsea expect to be hit by transfer ban
Finance expert Kieran Maguire told Football Insider that Chelsea can use their Todd Boehly takeover to reduce a potential points deduction for alleged secret payments.
Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, O’Rourke argues that Boehly has already taken steps to prepare for a transfer ban.
“Chelsea have held their hands up and said that there were some breaches under the previous ownership of Roman Abramovich,” he said.
“I think Todd Boehly has been anticipating what’s going to come for Chelsea with his spending in recent windows.
“It’s a bit of a circus at Stamford Bridge but I think he’s definitely anticipating a transfer embargo coming.”
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