Chelsea New Owner: Good news for fans; four potential bidders granted extra timeline to put finals offers

Chelsea New Owner: The bidding process is being overseen by Raine, the merchant bank appointed by Roman Abramovich to find buyers before his assets were frozen by UK Government sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Raine Group are also said to be waiting for clearance from the Premier League before presenting a preferred buyer to the UK government

Chelsea new owner: Good news for fans; four potential bidders granted extra timeline to put finals offers

Chelsea new owner: Which players will leave Stamford Bridge? The London side are unable to sign players to new contract following the current sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich, meaning a number of first-team players could leave at the end of the season. Uncertainty over who will stay and who will leave Chelsea this summer hangs over the club the longer the takeover hangs over the club.

Tuchel revealed he was delighted that Azpilicueta had triggered a clause extending his contract by one more year, but remained uncertain that the 32-year-old would actually stay.  Christensen looks set for Barcelona when his contract expires in June. Rudiger is also nearing the end of his contract, unable to sign a new deal until the club is sold, and his agent has also been spotted in Barcelona.

Chelsea new owner: Good news for fans; four potential bidders granted extra timeline to put finals offers

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