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Rival fans accuse Chelsea of 'player laundering' after agreeing Omari Kellyman and Ian Maatsen deals with Aston Villa... as deadline nears to comply with financial rules

Rival fans have hit out at Chelsea accusing the Blues of 'player laundering' as the club looks to meet Premier League financial rules ahead of a fast approaching deadline.

Chelsea are closing on completing two deals with Aston Villa, with attacking midfielder Omari Kellyman expected to join the club in a £19million transfer.

Kellyman, 18, is due to have a medical on Monday ahead of signing a six year deal.

Ian Maatsen is expected to go in the opposite direction, with the Chelsea left back set to undergo a medical ahead of a £37.