Chelsea are currently being probed over an alleged breach of Premier League rules
The Blues are alleged to have been involved in financial improprieties during Roman Abramovich’s tenure
The transfers of Willian and Samuel Eto’o are among those being investigated
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Chelsea are facing the prospect of having points deducted if they are found guilty of breaching Premier League rules centred on alleged secret payments related to the transfers of Willian and Samuel Eto’o.
It is understood that the Premier League are looking into payments of millions of pounds paid by the Blues between 2012 and 2019 under the stewardship of Roman Abramovich.
According to Football London, financial records show payments may have been made to ‘Russian entities’ separate from any transfer fee.
The transfers of Brazilian winger Willian and that of Samuel Eto’o are among those subjected to scrutiny.
Chelsea signed Willian for £30m from Anzhi, with his arrival coming just months after the Russian side had bought him from Shakhtar Donetsk for the same fee.
Eto’o, meanwhile, came on a free transfer on the deadline day of the 2013/14 window.
The Times now reports that the Premier League is scrutinising the financial transactions of the duo, with Chelsea facing punishment if any malpractice is detected.
Chelsea’s Premier League woes
Meanwhile, the development comes at a time when the Blues are experiencing their own share of Premier League woes.
The Stamford Bridge dwellers are currently placed 11th in the Premier League standings with a paltry 12 points from 10 outings.
Their most recent outing ended in an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge.