Chelsea up for sale
Chelsea announce completion of Todd Boehly takeover
Chelsea confirm that a consortium led by Todd Boehly have become the club's new owners, officially ending Roman Abramovich's 19-year spell at the club.
May 30, 16:06
Roman Abramovich: 'Owning Chelsea has been honour of a lifetime'
Departing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich release a statement to comment on his exit and wish replacement Todd Boehly well after the Blues confirmed a takeover.
May 28, 13:08
Chelsea announce 'definitive agreement' with Todd Boehly
Chelsea announce that they expect to officially confirm a takeover on Monday after entering a 'definitive agreement' with a consortium led by Todd Boehly.
May 28, 09:24
Government joins Premier League in approving Chelsea takeover
The British Government announces that it is in a position to approve the sale of Chelsea, following the Premier League giving similar permission on Tuesday evening.
May 25, 09:33
Premier League approves Chelsea takeover
The Premier League says that it has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea, which would see a consortium headed by Todd Boehly replace Roman Abramovich.
May 24, 20:01
Chelsea 'have hurdles to overcome to complete takeover'
Chelsea must reportedly 'overcome a number of hurdles' if they are to have their takeover completed by the end of the month.
May 23, 21:14
Chelsea takeover 'to be completed this week'
Chelsea reportedly remain confident that a takeover of the club will be completed by the end of the month.
May 23, 18:42
Premier League to give Chelsea takeover bid green light?
The Premier League are set to give Chelsea's proposed takeover 'the green light' this week, according to a report.
May 17, 16:58
Chelsea sale 'in danger of falling through'
A takeover of Chelsea is reportedly not guaranteed to go through as planned with an agreement over the destination of the generated funds yet to be agreed.
May 16, 18:00
Chelsea confirm takeover agreement with Todd Boehly consortium
Chelsea confirm that a consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has agreed to take over the club from current owner Roman Abramovich.
May 7, 08:29
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: 'I have confidence in takeover process'
Head coach Thomas Tuchel says that he is "confident" that Chelsea's proposed takeover will go through as planned later this month.
May 6, 13:45
Chelsea deny Roman Abramovich reports over loans, price
Chelsea release a statement to deny reports that owner Roman Abramovich is looking to recoup £1.6bn worth of loans which have been given to the club.
May 5, 18:26
Chelsea 'confident of takeover despite Roman Abramovich U-turn'
Chelsea reportedly remain confident that their proposed takeover will still go through as planned, despite Roman Abramovich allegedly changing his mind over unpaid debts.
May 5, 14:16
Chelsea tell Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'bidding process won't be abandoned'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly told that Chelsea have no plans to scrap their formal bidding process to consider his big-money proposal.
May 4, 12:09
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'still hopeful of winning Chelsea bidding war'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly still hopeful of buying Chelsea, even though Todd Boehly remains the frontrunner to purchase the club from Roman Abramovich.
May 3, 23:39
Roman Abramovich 'considering U-turn over Chelsea debts'
Roman Abramovich is allegedly contemplating whether to request that the £1.6bn loan he has given Chelsea be repaid in full before a sale is completed.
May 3, 17:21
Todd Boehly 'wins race to buy Chelsea'
A consortium headed by Todd Boehly is reportedly on the brink of being named as the preferred bidder to purchase Premier League club Chelsea.
Apr 29, 23:52
Sir Jim Ratcliffe to rival Todd Boehly for Chelsea?
British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly in line to rival Todd Boehly for Chelsea after making a late bid for the Premier League club.
Apr 29, 16:01
Todd Boehly consortium 'leading race for Chelsea'
The consortium led by Todd Boehly is reportedly regarded as the frontrunner to buy Premier League club Chelsea.
Apr 29, 12:31
Chelsea bidders 'told to increase offers by £500m'
The three remaining candidates in the race to buy Chelsea are reportedly told that they must increase their bids by £500m.
Apr 28, 16:03
Chelsea bidders 'cannot sell club for 10 years'
The remaining three bidders for Chelsea are reportedly told that they must retain ownership of the Premier League club for at least 10 years.
Apr 25, 16:34
Chelsea takeover delayed 'due to Stamford Bridge concerns'
A takeover of Chelsea is reportedly expected to be delayed in the short term due to concerns over whether remaining at Stamford Bridge offers value for money.
Apr 24, 12:16
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton confirms involvement in Chelsea bid
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton confirms his involvement in the consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton who are trying to buy Chelsea.
Apr 22, 18:00
Sir Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams 'join consortium's bid to buy Chelsea'
Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams - stars of Formula 1 and tennis - reportedly join the consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton to buy Chelsea.
Apr 21, 13:29
Luca Percassi: 'Atalanta BC want Stephen Pagliuca to buy Chelsea'
Atalanta BC would benefit from "enormous advantages" if shareholder Stephen Pagliuca wins the race to buy Chelsea, according to CEO Luca Percassi.
Apr 18, 20:09
George Osborne 'involved in Chelsea bid'
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is reportedly involved in Todd Boehly's bid to buy Chelsea.
Apr 16, 18:17
Ricketts Family withdraw Chelsea bid
The Ricketts Family announce that they have withdrawn from the race to buy Chelsea, leaving three candidates remaining in the process.
Apr 15, 13:35
Club legend John Terry joins Stephen Pagliuca bid to buy Chelsea
Club legend John Terry joins a proposal headed by Stephen Pagliuca in the race to purchase Chelsea over the coming weeks.
Apr 14, 09:55
Chelsea bidder Stephen Pagliuca vows to fund trophy bids, rules out Super League involvement
Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca confirms his interest in buying Chelsea and vows to provide funds for the club to ensure they continue to compete for trophies.
Apr 12, 23:42
NBA chairman, Facebook co-founder 'join Chelsea bidding group'
NBA chairman Larry Tanenbaum and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin allegedly join the bid for Chelsea headed by Boston Celtic co-owner Stephen Pagliuca.
Apr 12, 09:54
Marina Granovskaia 'to be offered chance to stay on at Chelsea'
Chelsea's four prospective buyers reportedly all offer director Marina Granovskaia the chance to stay at the club after Roman Abramovich's exit.
Apr 11, 12:32
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'interested in buying Valencia'
Roman Abramovich, who will soon part ways with Chelsea, is allegedly interested in purchasing La Liga club Valencia.
Apr 11, 09:36
Chelsea sale deadline extended until late next week?
The four candidates in the race to buy Chelsea are reportedly provided with extra time to submit amended bids for the Premier League club.
Apr 8, 09:30
Rock Entertainment Group 'invest in Ricketts family bid for Chelsea'
Rock Entertainment Group – led by American billionaire Dan Gilbert – are 'significant' investors in the Ricketts family's bid to buy Chelsea, according to a report.
Apr 4, 23:25
Raine Group 'would prefer to sell Chelsea to Ricketts Family'
Raine Group would reportedly prefer to sell Chelsea to The Ricketts Family, a bid which has been strongly opposed by some club supporters.
Mar 30, 10:57
Whatever happened to Roman Abramovich's 10 most random Chelsea signings?
At a time when Roman Abramovich is close to ending his near two-decade spell at Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at the most random 10 signings during the Russian oligarch's stay.
Mar 28, 17:15
Chelsea bidders 'granted time for revised proposals'
The four final bidders in the race to buy Chelsea are reportedly provided with a further two weeks to revise their initial proposals for the Premier League club.
Mar 27, 16:15
Chelsea bidders 'must commit £1bn to club'
The final bidders in the race to buy Chelsea are reportedly told that they must commit £1bn towards the infrastructure at the club.
Mar 27, 11:03
Two consortiums 'confirmed for Chelsea shortlist'
Two consortiums reportedly confirm that they remain in the running to buy Chelsea as Raine Group looks to narrow down the amount of candidates in the race.
Mar 25, 10:16
Saudi Media Group 'out of running to buy Chelsea'
Saudi Media Group reportedly fail with their effort to buy Chelsea, the consortium said to be one of several candidates to drop out of the running.
Mar 24, 18:01
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'opens talks to buy Turkish club'
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is in the process of parting ways with Chelsea, is reportedly interested in buying Turkish club Goztepe SK.
Mar 24, 15:02
Chelsea licence altered to allow ticket sales, access to £30m fund
Amendments have been made to Chelsea's special licence, which now allows them to sell tickets for certain matches for the remainder of the season.
Mar 24, 09:42
Saudi Media Group bid 'not among Chelsea frontrunners'
A bid from Saudi Media Group is reportedly not among the frontrunners in the race to buy Premier League club Chelsea.
Mar 22, 16:34
Chelsea 'receive less than 10 serious bids'
Chelsea allegedly received 'less than 10 serious bids' before Friday's deadline, despite widespread speculation regarding the interest in the Premier League club.
Mar 22, 13:51
Chelsea bidders looking to "maintain existing management"
Global investment firm Centricus say they will maintain the existing management at Chelsea if their bid to buy the club from Roman Abramovich is successful.
Mar 22, 08:34
Nick Candy 'submits improved bid for Chelsea'
Prospective Chelsea buyer Nick Candy reportedly tables an improved offer in excess of £2bn in his attempt to take over the club from Roman Abramovich.
Mar 21, 18:55
Decision on Chelsea bidders 'to be made by Tuesday'
A decision to narrow down a list of candidates who are interested in buying Chelsea will reportedly be made by Tuesday.
Mar 21, 17:55
British consortium reveal bid to buy Chelsea
A British-led consortium made up of Chelsea supporters has revealed that they have made an offer to buy the Premier League club.
Mar 21, 09:48
Nick Candy 'reveals fan part-ownership model in Chelsea bid'
Nick Candy, who is in the running to buy Chelsea, is said to be keen for fans to acquire a share of the West London outfit if his bid is successful.
Mar 21, 09:13
Three bids for Chelsea confirmed as deadline passes
Nick Candy, the Ricketts Family and a consortium led by Sebastian Coe and Martin Broughton are among those to submit bids for Chelsea as Friday's deadline passes.
Mar 18, 22:53
South Korean company launch bid for Chelsea before deadline
South Korean company C&P Sports Limited emerge as the latest candidate to buy Chelsea with bids needing to be submitted by 9pm on Friday evening.
Mar 18, 18:10
John Terry 'leading consortium hoping for 10% Chelsea stake'
Club legend John Terry is reportedly part of a consortium hoping to secure a 10% stake in Chelsea when Roman Abramovich's ownership comes to an end.
Mar 18, 09:55
Chelsea to close bidding race at 9pm on Friday
Chelsea will close the bidding process to buy the club on Friday at 9pm, with all interested parties having until then to make an official offer.
Mar 17, 23:31
London investment firm become latest Chelsea bidders
London investment firm Aethel Partners reportedly become the latest club to lodge a bid to buy Premier League giants Chelsea.
Mar 17, 18:35
Chelsea's Champions League prize money 'not included in sanctions'
Chelsea will still receive their prize money from reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, despite the sanctions which are currently in place.
Mar 17, 18:14
Sebastian Coe 'joins consortium looking to buy Chelsea'
Lord Sebastian Coe joins a consortium headed by former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton who are looking to buy Chelsea, according to a report.
Mar 17, 09:57
Chicago Cubs owners to make bid for Chelsea
The Ricketts Family, the owners of the Chicago Cubs, reveal that they will be making a formal bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea.
Mar 16, 17:16
Roman Abramovich sanctioned by EU
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is officially sanctioned by the European Union, with further restrictions being placed on him due to his ties with Vladimir Putin.
Mar 15, 18:05
Chelsea's Champions League clash with Lille in danger of being called off?
Chelsea's upcoming Champions League fixture with Lille is at risk of being called off due to new sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich.
Mar 15, 17:57
Chelsea bidding war 'turning into three-way battle'
The bidding war to buy Chelsea allegedly turns into a three-way race, all involving consortiums based in the United States.
Mar 15, 09:34
Saudi Media Group 'submit £2.7bn bid for Chelsea'
The Saudi Media Group allegedly make an approach to buy Chelsea, putting together a package worth £2.7bn.
Mar 14, 17:40
Deadline for Chelsea bids extended
The US merchant bank Raine Group extend the deadline for bids to purchase Chelsea FC until Friday, allowing more time for interested parties.
Mar 14, 12:39
Nick Candy keen for Chelsea supporter to join board
Prospective Chelsea buyer Nick Candy wants a Blues supporter to join the club's board should he take over from Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 14, 09:45
Former Liverpool chairman keen to buy Chelsea?
Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton reportedly emerges as a candidate to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.
Mar 14, 09:32
Nick Candy offers lifeline loan to Chelsea?
Chelsea fan and billionaire Nick Candy reveals he is willing to help the club financially in the short term if it is required to ensure they will continue operating.
Mar 13, 23:42
Chelsea 'still owe £71m to Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku deal'
Chelsea still owes £71m to Inter Milan for the deal to sign Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.
Mar 13, 23:26
Thomas Tuchel: 'No chance of imminent Chelsea exit'
Head coach Thomas Tuchel insists that there is no chance of him departing Chelsea before the end of the season, amid the current uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 13, 16:51
Roman Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director
The Premier League announces that Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director, amid sanctions placed on the Russian billionaire by the government.
Mar 12, 12:41
Chelsea 'could be allowed to sell tickets if profits are donated to Ukraine'
Chelsea may allegedly be allowed to sell tickets for future games if they donate the profits to Ukraine.
Mar 12, 12:10
Chelsea players 'planning escape routes from Stamford Bridge'
Chelsea players are reportedly plotting escape routes from the club in the wake of sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich.
Mar 11, 23:26
Chelsea credit cards 'frozen amid Roman Abramovich sanctions'
Chelsea allegedly see their corporate credit cards frozen amid sanctions that have been placed upon owner Roman Abramovich.
Mar 11, 23:00
Nick Candy 'still interested in buying Chelsea'
British property tycoon Nick Candy is still interested in buying Chelsea from owner Roman Abramovich, according to his spokesperson.
Mar 11, 16:26
Chelsea bidders 'can ask for licence to allow sale'
Any potential bidder for Chelsea are invited to approach the government about discussing a deal, according to Digital and Technology Minister Chris Philp.
Mar 11, 09:53
Thomas Tuchel 'has no plans to leave Chelsea amid Manchester United talk'
Head coach Thomas Tuchel reportedly has no plans to depart Chelsea, despite widespread sanctions being placed on the club on Thursday.
Mar 11, 09:28
Clubs looking to swoop for Rudiger amid sanctions?
Premier League clubs are reportedly exploring the option of moving for Antonio Rudiger before the summer, as a result of the Government's sanctions announced on Thursday.
Mar 10, 23:40
Cesar Azpilicueta 'has already extended Chelsea deal'
Cesar Azpilicueta has reportedly already extended his contract at Chelsea having played a set amount of fixtures this season.
Mar 10, 19:06
Three American candidates 'leading race for Chelsea'
Three American-led groups are reportedly heading the race to buy Chelsea, providing that the British government allows a sale to go through on their terms.
Mar 10, 17:52
Chelsea 'to hold urgent talks with government'
Chelsea will reportedly hold urgent discussions with the British government on Thursday in a bid to make amendments to their current restrictions.
Mar 10, 17:10
Roman Abramovich sanctioned: What it all means for Chelsea
After Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government on Thursday morning, what does the punishment mean for Premier League club Chelsea?
Mar 10, 11:00
Chelsea sale put on hold as Roman Abramovich sanctioned
The sale of Chelsea and all future ticket sales at the club are put on hold as the UK government sanctions owner Roman Abramovich.
Mar 10, 09:54
British tycoon Nick Candy 'preparing £2.5bn bid for Chelsea'
British property tycoon Nick Candy is allegedly prepared to make a £2.5bn bid for Chelsea as Roman Abramovich looks to sell the Premier League club.
Mar 9, 14:30
Turkish billionaire claims he has '90% chance of buying Chelsea'
Turkish billionaire Murshan Bayrak claims that he has "a 90% chance" of successfully buying Chelsea from current owner Roman Abramovich.
Mar 8, 20:04
Sacramento Kings owner 'joins race to buy Chelsea'
Vivek Ranadive, the owner of the Sacramento Kings, reportedly emerges as the latest name to express an interest in buying Premier League club Chelsea.
Mar 8, 16:26
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson considering Chelsea offer?
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is reportedly interested in buying Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.
Mar 8, 09:40
Saudi consortium enter Chelsea bidding race?
A Saudi Arabian consortium reportedly emerge as the latest candidates to target purchasing Chelsea after Roman Abramovich put the West Londoners up for sale.
Mar 7, 23:56
Roman Abramovich 'making two demands of prospective Chelsea buyers'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly makes two demands of prospective buyers in the midst of his sale of the London club.
Mar 7, 19:25
Chelsea 'may have to cash in on several players after Roman Abramovich exit'
Chelsea may reportedly have to cash in on a number of players once Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of the Premier League club.
Mar 7, 18:44
Up to 10 bidders interested in Chelsea takeover?
As many as 10 parties are reportedly considers bids for Roman Abramovich's Chelsea, with most of the interest coming from the USA.
Mar 7, 09:09
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel critical of Chelsea fans after Roman Abramovich chant
Thomas Tuchel criticises Chelsea's travelling support at Burnley for chanting Roman Abramovich's name during a show of respect for Ukraine.
Mar 6, 10:06
Todd Boehly 'ready to launch Chelsea takeover bid'
American billionaire Todd Boehly is fronting a consortium that is leading the race to buy Chelsea from departing owner Roman Abramovich, according to a report.
Mar 4, 23:12
Egyptian billionaire rules out prospect of buying Chelsea
Egyptian billionaire businessman Loutfy Mansour distances himself from links surrounding a Chelsea takeover from Roman Abramovich.
Mar 4, 17:47
Assessing Chelsea's 10 most expensive signings of Roman Abramovich era
With Roman Abramovich announcing that he will sell Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at the Russian billionaire's 10 most expensive signings.
Mar 4, 15:30
Thomas Tuchel: 'Chelsea sale could affect out-of-contract players'
Head coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledges that the uncertainty surrounding Chelsea's future could affect decision-making when it comes to the club's out-of-contract players.
Mar 4, 12:17
Premier League to fast-track Chelsea sale?
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters suggests that the sale of Chelsea could be finalised within as little as 10 days.
Mar 4, 09:45
Roman Abramovich 'receives several £3bn bids for Chelsea'
Roman Abramovich reportedly receives several £3bn offers for Chelsea after putting the Premier League club up for sale on Wednesday.
Mar 3, 23:51
Marina Granovskaia, Bruce Buck 'likely to leave Chelsea as part of takeover'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia are reportedly expected to depart Chelsea once Roman Abramovich sells the Premier League club.
Mar 3, 23:20
Ranking every Chelsea manager of the Roman Abramovich era
Following Roman Abramovich's announcement that he is looking to sell Chelsea, Sports Mole ranks all 13 of the permanent managers to have taken charge during his reign.
Mar 3, 16:16
Top 10 Chelsea signings of Roman Abramovich era
With Roman Abramovich having announced that he intends to sell Chelsea, Sports Mole assesses the top 10 signings of the Russian billionaire's time at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 3, 13:45
Who could buy £3bn-rated Chelsea FC after Roman Abramovich puts club up for sale?
After Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale for a reported £3bn, Sports Mole looks at possible candidates to buy the world and European champions.
Mar 3, 13:22
Can you name the most expensive signing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich from every year?
With Roman Abramovich choosing to end his 19-year stint as owner of Chelsea, can you name the most expensive signing from every year of his time at Stamford Bridge?
Mar 3, 11:15
Thomas Tuchel praises Chelsea's focus after Roman Abramovich developments
Head coach Thomas Tuchel praises Chelsea's focus during Wednesday's win against Luton Town after learning that Roman Abramovich was selling the Premier League club.
Mar 2, 21:49
Roman Abramovich confirms that he will sell Chelsea
Owner Roman Abramovich confirms reports that he plans to sell Premier League club Chelsea.
Mar 2, 18:17
