Chelsea Supporters’ Trust have confirmed they have held “positive” initial talks with the club’s prospective new owners, as the deadline for bids has now passed.
Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale at the start of the month, days before the UK government implemented sanctions on the Russian national. The Blues are now working under a strict and narrow operating licence, ensuring Abramovich is unable to profit from the club.
An allowance has been made for Chelsea to be sold to new owners, with a takeover required to ensure they can continue to function and fulfil their fixtures. US-based merchant bank Raine Group and the British government are overseeing the sale and as of 9pm on Friday March 18, the deadline for official bids has now passed.
