Revealed: Chelsea in talks with three major airlines over shirt sponsorship deal including Qatar Airways

Chelsea have opened talks with three major airlines as the Premier League team's search for a front-of-shirt sponsor continues.

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• Chelsea still without shirt sponsor
• In talks with three major airlines
• No Champions League affecting search

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea have started the second season in a row without a main sponsor on front of their jersey. The deal they had with Infinite Athlete last year expired in the summer and so far have not been able to find a replacement.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to reporter Kaveh Solhekol, the Blues are discussing a possible deal with Qatar Airways as well as two other airlines. Qatar Airlines has already had major sponsorship deals with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Inter.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Chelsea turned their attention to securing a short-term deal to take up the vacant spot in July after the Infinite Athlete one ended. However, their lack of Champions League football this season has affected their search.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Five games have already been played in the new Premier League season and Chelsea are still without a sponsor. They will hope to get one secured soon, though no deal will go through before they face Brighton this weekend.