'Chelsea hoarding players'

The PFA boss believes the Blues transfer deals are influencing competitions across Europe and denying first-team players at rival sides the chance to play regularly.

Over 100 million pound has been spent on the players currently out on loan across the continent and Taylor is concerned by the extent of Chelsea's recruitment, and the repercussions for foreign clubs.

“You just wonder where the number will end because it's a pretty strong influence that one Premier League club seems to be having in so many competitions," he said.

“It's a bit of a worry with so many Chelsea players out on loan. It's almost a warehousing of players. You wonder whether it brings into question the integrity of the various competitions.

“From a player's point of view, you can see they would want to go out on loan if there is not a first-team place ­available."