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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Todd Boehly’s consortium bid set to win race to buy Chelsea

The Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich.
Roman Abramovich ‘remains committed to finding a good custodian for Chelsea’, according to a spokesperson. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters

Todd Boehly’s consortium’s bid to buy Chelsea is now expected to be put forward for Premier League and government approval.

On the day that Roman Abramovich denied he wants his £1.6bn loan to Chelsea repaid, the likelihood of the Boehly bid being successful moved a step closer.

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