Dutch FA investigating Chelsea's links with Vitesse

Chelsea's relationship with Vitesse Arnhem is being investigated by the Dutch Football Association. 

The investigation trails off of a report in a Dutch newspaper that alleged Chelsea did not want Vitesse to make the Champions League, according to a former owner of the Dutch club.

UEFA rules say two clubs under the same ownership cannot play in the same competition, as noted by the BBC. 

The BBC continues:

The Dutch Football Federation has contacted Vitesse to seek further information and will also look into the ownership of the side.

Merab Jordania, the former major shareholder at Vitesse, told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that Chelsea had discouraged Vitesse from winning the Eredivisie title to avoid qualifying for the Champions League.

Vitesse's current owner, Alexander Chigrinsky, is an associate of Chelsea's owner Roman Abramovich.

A number of Chelsea players are currently on loan with Vitesse, including Lucas Piazon, Bertrand Traore, Patrick van Aanholt and Christian Atsu. 

Chelsea has not commented on the matter.