Roman Abramovich Braced For Chelsea Takeover Bids With Three Parties Interested In Buying The Premier League Club

Roman Abramovich is set to receive offers for Chelsea this week amid reports he could be considering selling the Premier League club.

The Daily Telegraph claim three separate parties are interested in buying Chelsea and are preparing offers in the belief that Abramovich may look to sell, amid the threat of sanctions in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Abramovich has owned Chelsea since 2003 and has bankrolled the most successful period in the club's history, which has included five Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.

Abramovich has owned Chelsea since 2003 (Image: PA)

Chelsea have previously insisted the club is not for sale but there is belief the mood could be changing due to the current political climate.

Earlier this week, Abramovich issued a statement announcing his intention to hand over “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to trustees of the club’s charitable foundation.

The move came after Labour MP Chris Bryant called for the Russian billionaire to be sanctioned by the British government.

Bryant revealed that a leaked Home Office document from 2019 had named Abramovich as a 'person of interest' to the government, amid reports of his alleged close links with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Abramovich has denied having strong links with Putin and the Kremlin.

Three parties are interested in buying the Stamford Bridge club (Image: PA)

The foundation's trustees have not yet agreed to take over the club and are said to want more information about whether the move would be compatible with UK charity law.

Abramovich has previously turned down an offer of £2.2bn for Chelsea, while the club also reportedly owes him a debt of £1.51bn.

Huge offers are now being prepared by the interested parties, although these may change or be completely withdrawn if Abramovich is sanctioned by the British government.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel was reluctant to answer questions about the club’s ownership on Tuesday, as he prepared his side to face Luton Town in the FA Cup.

Abramovich has previously turned down an offer of £2.2bn for Chelsea (Image: PA)

“It’s a bit too much for me to answer. I am not aware of the details and I’m not aware of the whole situation,” said Tuchel.

“We all agree that there are situations much more important than football and this will never change.

“Situations like war are, of course, so much more important, but the role of Mr Abramovich is not for me to comment on because we don’t know enough about it.

Asked if he had a message for Chelsea fans, Tuchel added: “I’m not sure if I am the person to give messages to the fans.

“We try to be calm here and we are calm in the centre of a storm and noise around us that we cannot control.”