Chelsea could face a transfer ban over recruitment of Bertrand Traore

Traore played for their under-18 side when aged 16, in an apparent breach of FIFA regulations.

Chelsea’s recruitment of young talent is under scrutiny after it emerged Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore played for their under-18s side when aged 16, in an apparent breach of FIFA regulations.

Chelsea could even face the prospect of being placed under a transfer embargo if found guilty of wrongdoing.