Failed Chelsea bidder lifts lid on rejected £2bn offer and "enormous" figures involved
Woody Johnson admits his failed Chelsea takeover bid is bittersweet as the sum of money required to purchase the club presents a "huge challenge" financially.
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‘Who better?’ – Ward-Prowse ‘learnt a lot’ from ex-Liverpool striker
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has revealed that he “learnt a lot” from former Saints and Liverpool forward Rickie Lambert.
‘I want to play’ – Player admits there’s ‘no point’ returning to Man Utd
Man Utd starlet Brandon Williams has acknowledged that there is “no point” in him returning to the club this summer if he is just going to be on the bench.
Abramovich takeover: Failed bidder relief in Chelsea owner warning
Woody Johnson has admitted it’s “disappointing” he’s out of the running to buy Chelsea, but also hinted at his relief at avoiding the “huge challenge” the new owners will face at Stamford Bridge.
Who is Stephen Pagliuca? Boston Celtics and Atalanta co-owner on Chelsea shortlist
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Ricketts family on four-bid shortlist to buy Chelsea from Blues owner Roman Abramovich - report
The Ricketts family's offer is one of four bids shortlisted to buy Chelsea, according to the Athletic. The bid, along with those from Todd Boehly, David Blitzer and Josh Harris, and Stephen Pagliuca have reportedly been put forward to the next stage by the Raine Group.
Chelsea sale: Two preferred bids now 'frontrunners' with Ricketts family knocked back
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Chelsea suitors await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared
The front-runners in the race to buy Chelsea are still on tenterhooks waiting to discover whether they will make the shortlist of preferred bidders.