United finalise 'tapping up' evidence Leeds United were today making their final submissions to the Football Association and the Premier League as the tapping-up scandal involving Chelsea prepared to gather speed.
Leeds have until this evening to put the finishing touches to their case against the Premiership champions, who are accused of breaking transfer regulations by making illegal approaches for three players at United's academy.
The file of evidence from Elland Road will be considered by the FA and the Premier League alongside Chelsea's defence, and top-flight representatives will meet with officials from Leeds on Tuesday before deciding whether the Stamford Bridge club has a case to answer.
Charges are widely expected to be brought against Chelsea later this month, and a commission will be appointed to determine their guilt provided United supply sufficient evidence tonight.
The investigation into Chelsea's behaviour is a joint inquiry between the Premier League and the Football Association since the alleged offences relate to the rules of both organisations.
The case against Chelsea stems from their capture of youngsters Michael Woods and Tom Taiwo from United's academy in April of this year. Leeds claim the London club broke Premier League, Football Association and Football League rules by signing both players, and have also accused Chelsea of making an illegal approach for midfielder Danny Rose, who later decided to remain at Elland Road.
A formal complaint was made by United at the start of last month, but Chelsea have denied the allegations and responded by accusing Leeds chairman Ken Bates of making "rude, insulting and inappropriate comments" towards owner Roman Abramovich and his staff during a press conference at Elland Road on August 2. Chelsea's complaint is also being considered by the FA.
Chelsea have a suspended three-point deduction hanging over them following their illegal approach for former Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole last year, and United will hope for stringent sanctions if their case if proven.
Meanwhile, United midfielder Gylfi Einarsson is set for an eight-week absence after being sent for surgery to remove floating bone from his hip.
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