Despite claims yesterday that the two front runners had emerged to buy Chelsea, a consortium headed by Nick Candy reportedly still has a chance of making the final shortlist.
The Raine Group, who are the US bank facilitating Chelsea’s sale, whittled it down to just two buyers last night.
According to the Financial Times yesterday, two main investors were in the driving seat to buy the London club. Todd Boehly’s group, as well as a consortium that includes Josh Harris and David Blitzer.
However, that two-man shortlist could still grow further as the Raine Group picks out its final contenders.
According to The Independent, the consortium led by 49-year-old British businessman Candy has a chance of progressing to a four-strong shortlist. The report explains London-based global investment firm Centricus may still be in with a chance of winning the takeover race still, too.
Candy, who’s aided by US-based investors Elliott Management and South Korean finances, may not be out of the running just yet.
It’s a waiting game to see if the Chelsea supporter makes the final cut.
Long week for Chelsea fans
It’s been seven days now since last Friday’s deadline for takeover bids, and the pieces of the jigsaw are finally coming together.
However, there may still be late twists as the final shortlist comes together.
There is still the hurdle of government checks before any takeover becomes official, but it looks like the Blues may be going American based on speculation in the media.
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