Hint on Chelsea next owner

In a matter of days, Chelsea are expected to get new owners and Turkey Billionaire Muhsin Bayrak has claimed in a recent statement that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has told him he is “90% close” to buying the Premier League club.

It is no longer news that Abramovich has put the Blues up for sale, having been the sole owner of the club for 19 years.

The decision of the Russian billionaire to sell was because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Turkish businessman Bayrak is one of those that have indicated interest to buy the Blues and has already opened negotiations.

He told Turkish broadcaster Oda TV: “We have reached a certain stage. Our law and finance department will start talks with theirs in London on Thursday.

“That’s the way it is at this point. On Thursday, we will notify the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).

“People are talking about it, we made some progress in the talks, and the world believes we have a 90% chance of completing the deal. Abramovich thinks the same.”

It is understood that Abramovich’s asking price is £3billion, but Bayrak claims they will buy for less.

He added: “We didn’t give that price (£2.5bn) to the British press. Our offer is under that, I’ll at least say that.”