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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Michael Gowler

Chelsea takeover battle takes new twist as LA Dodgers co-owners behind rival bids

The battle to buy Chelsea has taken yet another twist as two LA Dodgers co-owners will go head-to-head with bids to purchase the Premier League giants.

The reigning European champions were put on the market back in February following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. Current Blues owner Roman Abramovich, who is an alleged associate of Russian president Vladimir Putin, announced he intended to sell the west London club following the UK Government's decision to sanction him.

A special licence has enabled Chelsea to remain in operation, however various restrictions have hindered the club's ability to function properly over recent months. With a quick-fire sale targeted, countless consortiums have expressed an interest in purchasing the Blues and the list of potential buyers has been whittled down to four, however the takeover battle has now taken another twist.

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