Chelsea

There are a number of candidates seemingly in the running to complete a takeover of Chelsea and we have profiled the latest in a long line.

Their first property was a one-bedroom flat in Earl’s Court, which they sold for a £50,000 profit. Furthermore, Chelsea would be his first experience of co-running a sporting organisation - a sentiment that would apply to many of the 1,063 people who are in the running to become the next owner of the west Londoners. The Sun have reported that Candy on his own is worth £830million and as a result of his own value, is looking into trying to form a consortium to place a joint offer for the club.

Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta both leaving Chelsea is “even more likely” now following Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the club.

This whole ownership situation obviously complicates things, but there is still plenty of time for contracts to get signed. That being said, out of Rudiger, Azpilicueta and Christensen, the last of that three definitely looks to be off regardless of what happens with the club. Who is the most likely to leave out of Rudiger, Azpilicueta and Christensen?

CHELSEA overcame Burnley to strengthen their grip on third place in the Premier League.

"The first goal helped us. "I think he's better as a No 9, a false nine. "But it's a great win for Chelsea on the road." But record signing Lukaku was an unused substitute. "I think what was telling today is that the fact Chelsea were three or 4-0 up and Thomas Tuchel looked at his bench and Werner came on, Lukaku didn't. I think that's a statement. "I think Pulisic came into the game, Mason Mount came into the game, Havertz with two goals.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is unlikely to sell the club to UFC star Conor McGregor, who has expressed interest in a purchase, according to reports.

“We are not going to rush anything. A football franchise purchase is in my future make no mistake about it." Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is unlikely to sell the club to UFC star Conor McGregor, who has expressed interest in a purchase, according to reports.

There is reportedly a widespread concern from within and even outside Chelsea's walls that a trio of high-profile figures may follow Roman Abramovich if he ...

For example, will Granovskaia, Cech and Bruck still be part of the process in a few months’ time? Fans and the media alike still await a definitive runner to pull out in front. Since he announced he wanted to hand over responsibilities to a board of trustees two Saturdays ago, the team have lost a Carabao Cup final, secured a place in the FA Cup quarter-final and beaten Burnley 4-0.

Chelsea defender Reece James has provided a fitness and injury update after returning to Premier League action against Burnley.

"Burnley set up very well and made it difficult to play. Speaking on returning from injury and back into the starting line-up, James admitted his excitement to get back on the pitch. Chelsea defender Reece James has provided a fitness and injury update after returning to Premier League action against Burnley.