The race to buy Chelsea could be nearing an end after the deadline to submit bids for the Blues passed on Friday night, with as many as 10 separate bids reportedly made.
Roman Abramovich confirmed he was looking to sell the club over two weeks ago now and a number of candidates came forward with an interest in doing a deal. Saudi Media threw their hat in the ring as did separate consortiums led by billionaires Todd Boehly and Nick Candy.
But there remains plenty of speculation behind what the process of selling now entails. With Abramovich sanctioned by the government, no money can go to the Russian billionaire either from day-to-day activities or the sale itself. Any bids must now go through the government.
