Chelsea are fast-approaching a highly-anticipated summer transfer window, with the west London club's takeover deadline passed. Todd Boehly's consortium, Stephen Pagliuca and a group headed by Sir Martin Broughton - joined by Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton - remain in the running after the Ricketts family withdrew their proposal.
Football.london understands that Rain Group, which are overseeing the Blues' sale, will present the best offers to the UK Government. The US Bank will supposedly decide on who is the best fit to step in as Chelsea's next owner.
While Roman Abramovich is not set to receive any money from the sale as a result of the sanctions, he is expected to have a say on who ultimately succeeds him at Stamford Bridge. The Russian billionaire has outlined two clear instructions for who he hands the reins over to; be consistent and ensure you are bringing benefit to the surrounding communities.
