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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Who will buy Chelsea? Takeover latest as potential new owners table bids to succeed Roman Abramovich

PA Wire

Chelsea are braced for a new era with the Roman Abramovich era set to end amid a flurry of bids to buy the European and world champions.

After sanctions against the Russian oligarch, including the freezing of his assets, the UK government are now overseeing the move which will bring a close to one of the most successful periods in world football history following his takeover of the club in 2003.

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