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A new favourite has emerged in the battle to become Chelsea's new owner after Roman Abramovich put the Blues up for sale.

US brokers Raine were appointed to manage the sale and set a deadline of last Friday for any interested parties to come forward. That deadline has now passed and so they must now go through the bids before selecting a preferred one, and a favorite is starting to emerge for that sought-after position.

It comes as Roman Abramovich is reportedly looking to purchase another football club after sanctions were place on him in the UK. And the government has eased some of the terms of its sanctioning licence on the Blues to allow them to sell some tickets once again.

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Chelsea fans will be able to attend the first leg of the Blues' Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in April after the UK government eased some of the terms of its sanctioning licence.

Sanctions were imposed on the club and owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, meaning they are unable to sell any tickets or merchandise. That had dampened celebrations as the Blues earned their way through the FA Cup and Champions League, with fans unsure if they would be able to go and support their tea,

But the latest move means supporters