Chelsea news LIVE: Ricketts family join Sir Martin Broughton and Todd Boehly bids on final shortlist

Sir Martin Broughton would likely be the new Chelsea chairman and replace Bruce Buck if his consortium’s bid is successful, the Telegraph report.

Broughton and Lord Sebastian Coe are both Chelsea supporters, with both set for leading roles at the club if they beat out the final two shortlisted bids - one of which is led by American Todd Boehly.

Neither Broughton or Coe are major financial investors in the bid, neither is Vivek Ranadive, who is another minor investor.

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has expressed concern about the Ricketts family’s ability to run a successful and inclusive club after contact was made.

Sir Martin Broughton and the consortium he is fronting have advanced to the final three bids shortlisted by Raine Group.

The former British Airways chairman Broughton has assembled sports business and politics heavyweight Lord Sebastian Coe, who is a Chelsea fan and season ticket holder.

While the consortium has been boosted with added financial intelligence by the inclusion of Wall Street investment banker Michael Klein.

Todd Boehly and his consortium are primed to land the winning bid for Chelsea FC after their bid made it to the final three shortlisted by the Raine Group.

The US magnate Boehly and his Eldridge Industries firm are joined by Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, while British business leader Jonathan Goldstein is also part of the consortium.

Todd Boehly on owning a Premier League club: "Football is the biggest sport in the world, the passion the fans have, it's unparalleled, you're trying to A) win B) part of the community.

“The opportunity we had with the Dodgers was a partnership with Los Angeles, how are we going to win? Drive championsips and drive passion.

“The Premier League is the best. You can never predict these things, one of the nice things about them is they are relationship-drive, people-drive, it’s unlikely one gets put up and sold by auction.

“So by developing long-term relationships and getting to know them, if something happens, I don’t know. But I’ve learnt a lot about the fan base and global opportunity.”

Woody Johnson, the heir to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceuticals empire and owner of the New York Jets, has seen his bid ruled out.

“What Chelsea need right now is longevity and stability when it comes to a new owner. Woody and his team think they can provide that,” a source had previously told The Sun.

“He’s run the Jets successfully and knows a huge amount about the sports industry. And he’s spent the last four years in London and knows it well.”

Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech have spent the international break in the United States.

The Chelsea stars were courtside for the Brooklyn Nets beat the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center.

SMG director Khalid Al Khudair, a member involved in Saudi takeover attempt of Chelsea, has reacted to missing out on the shortlist to purchase the Blues.

The consortiums headed by Todd Boehly and Sir Martin Broughton have been shortlisted.

That leaves one left if Raine adhere to the initial three-bid shortlist.

The Times report those behind Boehly and Broughton believe the Ricketts offer will also make the cut, though they have not heard back yet.

That would leave Nick Candy’s consortium out in the cold or forced to team up with one of the final three.

Thiago Silva has revealed that he hopes to emulate Paolo Maldini and play beyond the age of 40.

The Brazilian defender, 37, recently extended his Chelsea contract by a further season until the summer of 2023.

Having spent the final half-a-season of Maldini’s career alongside the Italian in AC Milan’s defence, Silva was offered an insight into what enabled the defender to have such longevity.