Chelsea and other Premier League clubs could be forced to alter their transfer policy in future as a result of a reported new proposal FIFA on limiting the number of players over the age of 21 a club can send out on loan at any one time to eight.
Chelsea currently have 40 players out on loan, including 27 who are over the age threshold and would therefore contravene any new rule that might be passed.
The Premier League club has engaged in a controversial tactic of 'stockpiling' talent in recent years, with many individuals brought in and loaned out.