American billionaires Josh Harris and David Blitzer are said to be the money behind Sir Martin Broughton’s approach to buy Chelsea, but if their bid goes through then what does this mean for Crystal Palace?
The Blues have been up for tender since Roman Abramovich had sanctions brought upon him and the club by the UK Government thanks to his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That news saw several consortiums get together in the hope of becoming Chelsea’s new owners, with former Liverpool and British Airways chairman and lifelong Blues fan Broughton reportedly enlisting Blitzer and Harris to provide the financial backing needed for his bid, which has now been shortlisted as one through to the next stage of the process.
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