FIFA has rejected Chelsea’s request for their one-year transfer ban to be frozen during the appeals process.
Chelsea were banned from registering new players for two transfer windows last month, although they have since launched an appeal to have the ruling revoked.
However, the Associated Press reports their plea for the embargo to be lifted until a final verdict is given has been thrown out by FIFA.
FIFA has rejected Chelsea’s request for their one-year transfer ban to be frozen during the appeals process.
Chelsea were banned from registering new players for two transfer windows last month, although they have since launched an appeal to have the ruling revoked.
However, the Associated Press reports their plea for the embargo to be lifted until a final verdict is given has been thrown out by FIFA.
Maurizio Sarri’s side could now ask the Court of Arbitration for Sport to grant ‘an interim ruling’, which would let them sign players this summer, concludes the news agency.