Chelsea fans beg Fifa to give them a transfer ban after Peter Crouch links

CHELSEA fans were quick to see the silver lining after claims Fifa are investigating up to 25 of their transfers.

Fifa's Transfer Matching System began a probe last year into foreign players under the age of 18 signed by the Blues.

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The Stamford Bridge outfit face a transfer ban if the investigation finds they have broken rules.

And some of the Blues faithful have welcomed the rap after being linked with Andy Carroll and Peter Crouch.

The underwhelming targets have led to an outcry on Twitter as fans insist the defending champs should be more ambitious.

Here are some of the best responses.

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Earlier today it emerged Chelsea had made shock enquiry for Crouch.

The Premier League champions turned their attention to the Stoke striker, 36, after a move for Carroll collapsed.

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Antonio Conte wants a targetman at Stamford Bridge.

And Crouch is an option after losing out on Fernando Llorente to Tottenham then seeing Carroll get injured.

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