This archive report was first published on 16 December 2019.
Chelsea's FIFA transfer ban has been lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, paving the way for the club to sign new players in January, including a potential replacement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Arrizabalaga, who joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for a record £71.6million in 2018, has struggled to live up to expectations, conceding 37 goals this season with a save percentage of 56%.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has expressed his disappointment with Arrizabalaga's performances, citing the goalkeeper's recent antics on the pitch, including a high-profile dispute with the coaching staff during the Carabao Cup final in February.
According to reports, Lampard is now looking to bring in a new goalkeeper in January, with the club's transfer ban having been reduced by half by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on December 6, 2019.
