FA charges Arsenal over Chambers

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association for an alleged breach of football agents regulations over the transfer of Calum Chambers, the governing body has announced.

The charge is in relation to the transfer of England U21 defender Calum Chambers from Southampton to Arsenal on July 26, last year.

Agent Alan Middleton has also been charged for allegedly breaching the FA's regulations in relation to the same transfer.

The Gunners have until June 26 to respond to the charge while Middleton has until June 17 to respond to his charge.

Chambers made 25 appearances for Southampton after coming through the academy system before signing for Arsenal for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £11m last summer.

He played 36 times in all competitions in his debut season at the Emirates, scoring once.