Chelsea hierarchy to have say on who takes over at Stamford Bridge

The latest report has revealed that the Chelsea hierarchy, which includes chairman Bruce Buck, and directors Marina Granovskaia and Eugene Tenenbaum, will play a significant role to determine who will take over at Stamford Bridge.

A report via the Times claimed that the three individuals, Buck, Granovskaia and Tenenbaum, will choose the shortlist of three or four preferred bidders.

The report revealed that the when the process is concluded, the list will be cut down until there is one candidate who would emerge as the new owner.

Whoever it is will then undergo “scrutiny” from the UK Government and the Premier League.

The report revealed that the British government would approve the sales of Chelsea once they are sure that none of the proceeds will get to current owner Roman Abramovich, who was sanctioned earlier this month.

So far, there are more than five bidders who have shown interest to become the new owners at Stamford Bridge.

The new owners are expected to be unveiled before the start of next season.

This is because Chelsea would be unable to transact in the summer transfer market if they are unable to get new owners.