Four Wealthy Businessmen Who Could Buy Chelsea as Roman Abramovich Decides to Sell Club

• Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is looking to sell Premier League outfit, Chelsea, after close to 19 years at the helm
• The decision comes amid growing pressure for the UK government to sanction businesspeople allegedly with ties with Vladimir Putin
• American tycoon Todd Boehly and Hansjorg Wyss are among wealthy people who have been linked with the purchase of the west London club

A number of wealthy businesspeople are expected to express interest in buying Premier League side, Chelsea after it was put on sale.

Current owner Roman Abramovich confirmed he is looking to sell the west London club in a move that will end his almost 19-year love affair with the Blues.

According to The Sun, Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea came amid fears the Russian billionaire could be sanctioned by the UK government over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The UK government is understood to be under increasing pressure to freeze assets of businesspeople thought to have close ties with Vladimir Putin.

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So, who would be prepared to follow to splash millions of pounds to acquire the Stamford Bridge-based outfit?

Sports Brief takes a look at four wealthy men who could be interested in buying Chelsea:

1. Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is UK's richest man with a net worth £6.33billion

The Briton is understood to have made his billions as a chemical engineer turned financier and industrialist.

Whereas he is an ardent Man United fan, SunSport reports Ratcliffe does have a season ticket at Chelsea.

2. Todd Boehly

Boehly, a US tycoon, was reportedly interested in buying Chelsea back in 2019.

However, his £3billion bid at the time fell short of Roman Abramovich's valuation.

Given his previous interest in purchasing the Blues, the 46-year-old could be tempted to make another bid again.

3. Hansjorg Wyss

At 86-years-old, Hansjorg Wyss is the oldest of the potential investors that could purchase Chelsea.

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4. Stephen Ross

The American tycoon would perhaps be the most controversial in the list given his alleged involvement in launching the idea of the European Super League.

He is the idea behind the International Champions Cup - a preseason tournament that brings together the best European clubs during the summer.