Clubs 'contact Premier League bosses' after Chelsea avoid points deductionChelsea were fined £10.75million by the Premier League this week for making undisclosed payments related to transfers made between 2011 and 2018 but avoided a points deductionView 3 Images Chelsea avoided a points deduction earlier this week (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)Premier League clubs have responded after Chelsea evaded a points deduction despite being found guilty of making £47million in secret payments linked to previous transfers. ‌It was announced on Monday that the Blues had been handed a record £10.75m fine by the Premier League plus a one-year transfer ban, which has been suspended for two years. ‌Mirror Football understands that two Premier League clubs raised the sanctions imposed on Chelsea when the league's chair, Alison Brittain, made contact ahead of a meeting later this week. The club welcomes the recognition from the Premier League of its 'exceptional cooperation' and that 'without those voluntary disclosures and the act of self-reporting, a number of the Premier League rule breaches may never have come to the attention of the League.' "It does not apply to current Chelsea players, international players or players who are applying for their first registration at Under 9.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2026 11:38 UTC