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Chelsea Transfer Ban Reduced by CAS, Can Buy Players in January

Chelsea will be permitted to sign players during the upcoming January transfer window after it was confirmed on Friday the club's transfer embargo has been lifted.

The Blues were prevented from registering new players during the summer transfer window, Frank Lampard's first since he was appointed manager of his old club in July.

However, James Olley of the Evening Standard posted a statement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying the suspension has been reduced:

James Olley

Chelsea’s appeal over their FIFA transfer ban has been successful.