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Ricketts family reveal Chelsea takeover plans ahead of final bid amid Stamford Bridge protests

The Chicago Cubs owners are part of a consortium looking to buy the West London club

Football London

Tom Ricketts declares ‘absolute commitment’ to diversity in bid to buy Chelsea

Blues fans organised a protest against the Ricketts family’s attempt to purchase the club at Stamford Bridge on Saturday

The Independent UK

Tom Ricketts responds to Chelsea supporters amid Stamford Bridge ownership protest

Supporters have been protesting outside of Stamford Bridge against the Ricketts family's bid for the club and now there has been a response.

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Chelsea Supporters’ Trust says its members do not support Ricketts family’s bid

The influential CST conducted a snap survey of members, with 77 per cent of those polled claiming not to support the Ricketts’ bid to buy Chelsea

The Independent UK

Ricketts family won’t own controlling stake in Chelsea FC or shortchange Cubs if bid for English soccer club succeeds, spokesman says

CHICAGO — Despite being the face of their investment group, the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, will not have a controlling stake in Chelsea FC if their bid for the English soccer giant succeeds, a spokesman said Friday.

Chicago Tribune

Ricketts family’s controversial bid for Chelsea prompts government concern

Accusations of past bigotry have rocked the Ricketts’ ownership bid and the doubts expressed by the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust have been noted in Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Ricketts family bid for Chelsea entirely funded by cash

Four consortiums are vying to buy the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich.

The Independent UK

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Chelsea takeover: How the Ricketts Family have responded to possible protests ahead of Brentford

Chelsea News: The American family are continuing their pursuit to buy the club despite impending protests

Football London

Tuchel gone, Ricketts in - Chelsea's worst-case scenario for Premier League 2022/23 campaign

Thing next season could cause the downfall of Chelsea from European's elite if three things were to happen

Football London

Chelsea sale: What has happened to Todd Boehly ahead of planned Ricketts protest pre-Brentford

Chelsea News: The American's consortium had been set to win the popularity vote amongst the fanbase but this latest revelation could complicate their bid

Football London

Barcelona target Chelsea trio of Rüdiger, Azpilicueta and Christensen

Christensen is expected to sign for La Liga club for free in the summer, while Rüdiger has held talks with Barça and Azpilicueta has been offered a deal

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea sale: No preferred buyer ahead of final bids and meetings with Thomas Tuchel

The shortlisted bidders have until April 11 to make improved offers for the world and European club champions.

The Independent UK

Ricketts family takeover protest and the five reasons behind it ahead of Chelsea vs Brentford

The Rickets family are one of four groups in discussions over purchasing Chelsea

Football London

Chelsea sale still level playing field as the four consortiums fine-tune bids

The shortlisted bidders have until April 11 to make improved offers for the world and European club champions.

The Independent UK

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Chelsea fans plan to protest Ricketts family takeover bid during Brentford Premier League clash

Chelsea fan group 'We Are The Shed' have announced plans to protest against potential new owner Tom Ricketts

Daily Mirror

Chelsea to keep Three logo despite suspension as Nike blocked from supplying new kits

Chelsea are set to continue playing with the Three Logo on their kits - as the club are unable to produce any new kits due to the special license they're currently operating under

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: As opening day approaches, have the White Sox and Cubs done enough this offseason?

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox made their biggest offseason move Tuesday, bringing Miller Lite and other Molson Coors beverages back to Sox Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

The onset of Cubs season is a good time to warn Chelsea supporters about a few things

For example: When a Ricketts cites “biblical losses,” it’s not about being bested on the pitch by age-old rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Daily Mirror

Chelsea bidders 'angry' over fears Ricketts family getting 'preferential treatment'

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has been criticised by other potential bidders for the club after allegedly facilitating a meeting between Tom Ricketts and Paul Canoville

Football London

Concern over Bruce Buck's role in Ricketts meeting as Chelsea next owners prepare final bids

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck helped organise a meeting between Tom Ricketts and the club's first black player, Paul Canoville, last Thursday

The Independent UK

Chelsea’s first black player Paul Canoville met Tom Ricketts over racism issues

Ricketts’ family are hoping to buy Chelsea

Daily Mirror

Chelsea's first black player Paul Canoville emerges with key role in sale of club

Four potential buyers of Chelsea are battling to buy the club from outgoing owner Roman Abramovich with the club's former winger Paul Canoville now a key figure in the process.

Daily Mirror

Chelsea's potential buyers to submit Stamford Bridge plans as fresh deadline set

The four potential new owners of Chelsea have been given a deadline to submit their finals bids to buy the Premier League club which must feature details of Stamford Bridge's redevelopment

Football London

Chelsea sale: Winning bidder must commit to huge £1billion cash injection after takeover

Each of the remaining four bidders will have to sign contractual agreements guaranteeing at least £1bn of additional funding will be made available for Chelsea

The Independent UK

Chelsea sale: Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca joins bidding

The 67-year-old billionaire co-chairman of Bain Capital is the final bidder to make the shortlist

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