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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea bid for Portuguese club rejected in blow to Todd Boehly plans

Chelsea are re-assessing Portuguese clubs as part of their plans for a multi-club network, after having a £35million bid for Portimonense turned down.

Standard Sport revealed in September that Chelsea were in talks to buy Primeira Liga side Portimonense after co-owner Todd Boehly confirmed he wanted to set up a stable of clubs.

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