Chelsea may reportedly end up falling into the hands of an American buyer.
According to The Daily Mail, a buyer from the United States may provide the best chance of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich selling the London club.
The report explains the 55-year-old Blues owner is targeting American investors over potential buyers in China, the Far East and Eastern Europe.
Also, he’s instructed staff at the American bank the Raine Group, who Chelsea have worked for before, to deal with the sale of the club.
The Mail’s report believes the Russian owner has marked a £3billion valuation on the club. However, he may reportedly only end up with offers on the table around the £2billion mark.
Abramovich, who’s recently linked with government sanctions due to his affiliation with Russian president Vladimir Putin, is reportedly trying to cut ties with Chelsea by selling them.
He’s enjoyed sensational success at Stamford Bridge since arriving in 2003 to help completely transform the club, but a lot of signs are pointing towards a potential sale and exit.
American influence in PL
If Chelsea do find an American suitor, they won’t be the only English club to have ties with the United States.
Liverpool are owned by American businessmen John W Henry and Tom Werner. Meanwhile, Manchester United are owned by Glazer family from the USA. Arsenal and Burnley both fall under American regimes, too.
It’s going to be the start of a new era if Chelsea do move away from Abramovich, who’s been superb for the club.
However, the Blues fanbase will remain ever-present regardless of who manages or owns the club.
Hopefully, all this saga off the pitch doesn’t completely disturb what’s happening on it.
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