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Christensen’s Chelsea transfer claim hints at Hazard stay

Eden Hazard may remain in Real Madrid’s sights, but Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has suggested that no sales will be sanctioned this summer as the Blues face a transfer ban.

Those at Stamford Bridge have been stung with a two-window embargo by FIFA for alleged breaches of regulations regarding the acquisition of players under the age of 18.

An appeal was planned in west London, but world football’s governing body has declared that there will be no freezing of the sanctions while that process is ongoing.

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That means Chelsea face the prospect of being unable to add to their ranks until the summer of 2020.