Chelsea’s transfer ban to start this summer as case not listed by CAS

Chelsea have taken their appeal against the two-window ban to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) but it’s looking like they will be unable to sign players this summer. 

The London based club have filed an appeal against the two-window ban that prevents them from registering any new players.

After FIFA rejected the initial appeal from the Blues, the case was taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

But Chelsea have not requested CAS to freeze their ban and are now look set to be prevented from making any “incoming” transfers this summer.

According to report from the Sun, CAS have released the list of cases to be heard from now until August 14 with Chelsea not among them. 

A total number of 18 cases will be heard over the summer in Lausanne with no more expected to be added.

The Premier League transfer window will close on Thursday August 8 at 5pm before the start of the 2019/20 season. 

However, Chelsea could still ask for CAS to freeze their ban which it is suggested an attempt to cut it in half to just one window is more likely.

The news was a real blow to Chelsea and whoever is in charge at realm of affairs in Stamford Bridge next season.

Maurizio Sarri is expected to sign for Juventus, with Frank Lampard the favourite to take over.

But after losing star man Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, Chelsea already face a tricky task to make the top four again. 

The club already announced Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund and Gonzalo Higuain is on loan for one more season.

Chelsea can buy fellow loanee Matteo Kovacic on a permanent deal since he is already registered with the club.