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Chelsea deny transfer ban claims over youth recruitment

Chelsea have denied any wrongdoing over claims of breaching FIFA transfer laws.

The London Evening Standard says Chelsea insist they have provided FIFA with "comprehensive evidence" that the club has not broken any rules on the signing of underage players.

According to a report by Mediapart, the Blues could allegedly be the latest major European club to be sanctioned by the world's governing body for the illegal signing of players under the age of 18.

Based on documents from Football Leaks, Mediapart claims Chelsea face a two-year transfer window ban and a fine after 19 of their signings were investigated by Fifa's Integrity and Compliance Department.

"The club has fully cooperated with Fifa and has provided comprehensive evidence demonstrating its compliance with the applicable Fifa regulations," Chelsea told Press Association Sport.

"We will not comment further on speculation concerning confidential contracts or player related matters."

One of the signings under investigation is that of Bertrand Traore, who officially arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2014, Mediapart said. Traore currently plays for Ligue 1 club Lyon.

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