BREAKING: Potential Chelsea new owners to arrive in UK for face-to-face talks on Chelsea sale
As we all wait on who to become the new Chelsea owner, Evening Standard has reported that the Ricketts family have emerged as favourites to takeover Stamford Bridge from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
However, It is Recalled that the bids to buy the west London club from Abramovich were submitted on Friday to US merchant bank Raine.
Meanwhile, The reports has now revealed that the Ricketts family, and another US bid from a consortium led by Todd Boehly are at the forefront to become the new owners of the European champion side.
The Evening Standard reported that the Ricketts family are very confident of winning the bid with Tom Ricketts already holding talks with the MP for Chelsea and Fulham, Greg Hands.
According to the reports, the Ricketts family are expected to head to the United Kingdom in the coming days for face-to-face talks with fan groups.
It was revealed the meeting would be between the Ricketts family and Chelsea Pitch Owners, PLC to outline their vision.
At the same time, their redevelopment of Wrigley Field is seen as a big positive, particularly as they plan to rebuild Stamford Bridge.