The UK Government are set to approve Chelsea's £4.25bn sale in the 24 hours, according to the BBC. The west London side confirmed last week that Todd Boehly’s consortium have reached an agreement to acquire the club from Roman Abramovich.
However, the proposed deal awaited approval by the government and the Premier League before it could be completed. And, according to the BBC, the Government are set to give Chelsea the green light.
Boehly’s bid fought off competition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, parties headed by Stephen Pagliuca and Sir Martin Broughton respectively to secure the purchase of Chelsea. The sale is expected to go through in the coming hours, with the club's special sporting licence set to expire May 31.
