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How Chelsea are creating £200m transfer war-chest during year-long FIFA ban

Chelsea are set to raise a mammoth sum of £200 million ($241m) in the 12 months leading up to their return to transfer activity after having a productive summer window, despite FIFA's ban.

Mateo Kovacic was the only incoming summer signing as the Blues accessed a loophole to make his loan move from Real Madrid permanent for just over £40m ($48m).

Christian Pulisic was signed in January from Borussia Dortmund for £58m ($70m) ahead of the transfer embargo, which was imposed by FIFA due to misconduct in the signing of 29 overseas minors.