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Key backers of the Ricketts Family's bid to buy Chelsea outright, Ken Griffin and Dan Gilbert, have agreed on 'investment' and 'fan' promises amid the everchanging Blues takeover race.

Todd Boehly and the Ricketts Family seem to be the two frontrunners in this everchanging race with both consortiums having been shown Cobham already, whilst also meeting former Blues ace Paul Canoville to discuss diversity and inclusion strategy. The former of the pair was even pictured and filmed at Stamford Bridge watching on from the executive box as Chelsea fell to a first-leg Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. It was a move that went down well in the fanbase.

All interested parties have until April 18 to improve their offers as the Raine Group in conjunction with senior Chelsea figures prepare for the next phase of the new ownership search. Whoever is to win the race has a number of issues to sort out. Canoville has already outlined three priorities he wants to see from the new owners and Griffin and Gilbert's words arguably offer the assurances that they can keep these promises.

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“I am thrilled to come together with my long-time friends and partners, the Ricketts Family and Dan Gilbert, who have