American tycoon linked with Chelsea takeover bid

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Some of the recent newspaper stories involving Chelsea…

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich
Chelsea insist Roman Abramovich has no plans to sell the club

American tycoon Paul Allen is the latest man to be linked with a potential takeover of Chelsea.

It follows speculation that owner Roman Abramovich is willing to sell the club for the right price and Sir Jim Ratcliffe – Britain’s richest man – recently being reported to have made the Russian an offer.


Chelsea insist Abramovich has no plans to sell and intends to resume the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge – the shelving of which increased rumours that he could be looking for a way out.

Bloomberg claimed this week that Abramovich would be open to offers of £3billion.

Now the Daily Mirror suggest Allen, who owns the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, is interested in a takeover.

The story is based on French publication Euro United claiming he has discussed a deal.

Allen, 65, is said to have met Pini Zahavi in New York to talk about a potential takeover.

Zahavi, a leading agent, is a friend of Abramovich and it is claimed that he has been given the task of sizing up possible buyers.

Chelsea still being linked with Ramsey

Reports continue to claim Chelsea want Aaron Ramsey. [Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire]

Chelsea have once again been linked with Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

There has been speculation over Ramsey’s future for some time as his contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to expire next summer.

It has repeatedly been claimed that Chelsea are interested in signing the Wales international.

And, despite the Blues’ wealth of midfield options, Ramsey has again been touted for a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

The Daily Mirror say Ramsey’s contract talks have broken down completely and that Chelsea and Manchester United are among clubs keen on him.

The newspaper say there is now no contract offer on the table for Ramsey and that Arsenal stand to lose him on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Speculation over Cahill’s future continues

Chelsea: Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill has suggested he might leave Chelsea

Sheffield Wednesday are the latest club to be linked with Gary Cahill.

It follows reports that Aston Villa are interested in taking their former defender back to the club he began his career with.

The Sun say both Villa and Wednesday are keen on Cahill but that he wants to stay in the Premier League.

The newspaper also claim Manchester United’s former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is monitoring Cahill’s situation.

Cahill recently said he would seek a move when the transfer window reopens in January if he is still being overlooked by Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.




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