Chelsea want to ensure that change of ownership of the club won't be 'politically controversial' as Roman Abramovich edges closer to selling Liverpool's Premier League rivals.
Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale last week as calls grew for him to face sanctions from UK government in the wake of the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the 55-year-old billionaire's ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Abramovich, who bought Chelsea in 2003, is understood to be seeking £3bn for the club and will write off the £1.5bn he is owed in loans, with the net proceeds of any sale going towards a charitable foundation to help those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
