A former senior executive at Manchester City is set to take over the day-to-day running of Chelsea as the reshaping of the West London club continues under its new ownership.
Tom Glick, who was commercial officer of the City Football Group, could be officially appointed in the next week after agreeing to take over a role that will give oversight of major off-field strategic decisions.
New chairman Todd Boehly has been eager to leave his own mark on the club since completing the £4.25bn takeover last month.