Chelsea’s potential new owner, Nick Candy has promised to give fans a seat in the board if his bid to takeover at Stamford Bridge is successful.
The British billionaire is in talks with financiers as he looks to form a consortium to buy the Premier League giants and will push ahead despite Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK Government.
Abramovich has enjoyed a 19-year trophy-laden reign at Chelsea, but the Russian’s days at the club are now numbered after being sanctioned by the UK Government over his link with President Vladimir Putin.
There had been suggestions that Abramovich would be unable to sell Chelsea after his assets were frozen, but Abramovich has reportedly struck a deal with the UK to sell the club.
Chelsea are believed to have received over ten credible offers for the club.
However, Candy, a property developer and a Chelsea fan, is hoping it will be his bid that gains the backing of supporters.
“We welcome the news that the sale of the club will be conducted quickly,” a spokesperson for Candy told Sky News on Sunday.
“This is a reassuring development for fans after a week of great uncertainty.
“Mr Candy cares hugely about the future of the club [Chelsea] and believes that the fans and the community are central to its continued success.
“Should his bid be successful, Mr Candy would advocate for a fan representative to join the board, so supporters become part of the decision-making process.”
