Sources inside Chelsea have revealed new details about the situation at Stamford Bridge, where the club is facing 74 charges over alleged agent dealings. One of the most notorious scandals involved John Obi Mikel's transfer from Lyn Oslo to Chelsea in 2006. Following a deal between Chelsea and Manchester United, both clubs tried to cover up key details surrounding the transfer. Chelsea agreed to pay £12m to United and £4m to Lyn Oslo to salvage the situation.
A clause in the agreement prohibited either party from encouraging football authorities to investigate Mikel and his registration. However, Norwegian journalists leaked the information and documented it in a book. Chelsea had broken FIFA rules by 'signing' Mikel when he was still 16 and sending him to Lyn to wait until he was 18 to sign a professional contract.
In the latest allegations, Chelsea are believed to have been linked with deals for foreign players between 2010 and 2016. The club has brought in a significant number of players from abroad, including names such as David Luiz, Eden Hazard and Diego Costa. However, if the allegations are proven, Chelsea could face serious consequences.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are closely monitoring developments in Morgan Rogers' contract talks with Aston Villa. The club are keen to renew Rogers' deal, who has failed to justify his high price tag after a difficult start to the season. If Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League, they could be forced to sell valuable players like Rogers.
