Paul Merson says Chelsea risk ending up becoming an afterthought like Arsenal because they are just a "toy" to their new owners.
Todd Boehly's US consortium were finally given the green light for their £4.25billion takeover of the Blues this week. But Boehly's involvement with the LA Dodgers raises concerns for Merson - who fears Chelsea will only ever come second to the American's first love.
Gunners great Merson reckons that's exactly what's happened at his old club and doesn't want the Blues to suffer the same fate. Writing in his Daily Star column, Merson said: "Chelsea risk ending up like Arsenal unless their new American owners buck a worrying trend. It' a relief for everyone at Stamford Bridge that Todd Boehly's takeover has gone through and they can finally sign players again.
