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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Will Castle and Tim Reynolds

Chelsea co-owner set to buy LA Lakers in historic $10bn takeover

Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter is set to take control of the LA Lakers in a deal that would make the basketball team the most expensive sports franchise ever.

The Buss family intend to sell their controlling interest of the outfit to the American billionaire, with a person with knowledge of the agreement, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirming the details on Wednesday.

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