Chelsea Can Still Be Sold Despite Government Sanctions

Roman Abramovich could still sell Chelsea, despite sanctions against the Russian by the UK government that has seen his assets frozen.

Abramovich has been in the middle of looking for a buyer for Chelsea in recent weeks, having had the threat of sanctions hanging over him.

It also means that the Blues can't do any transfer business or even sell tickets to fans, meaning only season ticket holders can actually go to games for now.

The report says that the billionaire's accounts will be 'monitored closely' by officials, and that he wouldn't be able to gain in any way from any sale.

He would also have to apply for a special licence in order to sell the club, declaring that he won't be benefitting from selling the side he's owned since 2003.

The Russian was also reportedly asking for up to £4 billion for the club, which is said to have included the £1.5 billion of debt the west London side owe him.

The club have been given a special licence to carry on working as a football club, meaning they can play tonight's league fixture with Norwich City.

A number of other sanctions have been placed on the club, which includes the amount of money that can be spent on travel to away games, or putting on home games.