CHELSEA have been given approval by the Premier League for their takeover.
Though the Prem said in a statement the purchase from Todd Boehly's consortium still "remains subject to the Government issuing the required sale licence and the satisfactory completion of the final stages of the transaction."
Meanwhile, Jorginho could be heading to Juventus but the Italian giants are refusing to 'spend big' to land their target.
And Barcelona's chief has given a clear indication on the future of Ousmane Dembele who is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Keep up to date with all of the latest gossip from the Stamford Bridge...
- 24TH MAY 2022, 22:54
Blues race against time
The Premier League have approved Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea.
Boehly, 46, had already PASSED the Prem’s owner and directors test.
Now the £4.25bn deal has moved a step closer to coming to fruition after receiving the green light from Premier League bosses.
They have ONE WEEK to complete the takeover or risk being thrown out of next season’s Champions League. - 24TH MAY 2022, 22:51
Darwin Nunez blow
Chelsea have been dealt with a transfer blow amid their reported interest in Benfica star Darwin Nunez.
That is because Real Madrid have joined the transfer war to land Nunez in the summer transfer window.
According to Record, the LaLiga champions have identified the striker as a potential target after they missed out on Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.
The Uruguay international has stood out this season with a whopping 34 goals and four assists in 41 appearances across all competitions.
He has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United - 24TH MAY 2022, 22:17
Prem agrees to Chelsea takeover
The Premier League have approved Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea.
The American – who is at the head of a multi-billion-pound consortium – threw his name into the ring to buy the cash-strapped west Londoners following the UK Government’s sanctions on former owner Roman Abramovich.
Boehly, 46, had already PASSED the Prem’s owner and directors test.
Now the £4.25bn deal has moved a step closer to coming to fruition after receiving the green light from Premier League bosses.
A Prem spokesman said: “The Board has applied the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test (OADT) to all prospective Directors, and undertaken the necessary due diligence.
“The members of the Consortium purchasing the club are affiliates of the Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., Todd Boehly, Hansjorg Wyss and Mark Walter.
“Chelsea FC will now work with the relevant Governments to secure the necessary licences to complete the takeover.” - 24TH MAY 2022, 21:25
James on Boehly
Chelsea star Reece James has insisted that the club’s levels of ambition will not change under incoming owner Todd Boehly.
James told the club’s official website: “It’s been a strange moment for the club with the change in owners.
“It’s going to be different moving forward. The ambition is still going to be the same.
“We’re a massive club in the world and our aim is to win every trophy we can” - 24TH MAY 2022, 20:59
Jul in the crown
Sevilla star Jules Kounde is edging closer to signing for Chelsea after agreeing personal terms over a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Transfer guru Andreas Korssund has claimed that Kunde has agreed personal terms with the Blues, who are ready to meet the Andalusians’ £59million asking price. Korssung tweeted: “Jules Kounde is closing in on a move to Chelsea.
“The Blues will conclude talks with Sevilla as soon as Boehly’s takeover is complete and they are ready to pay the required fee.
“Personal terms have already been agreed and the Frenchman is only waiting for Chelsea”.
24TH MAY 2022, 20:25Giroud and Tomori star in Serie A win
Milan’s 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Sunday saw them win their first title in 11 years.
Top scorer and former Blue Giroud and ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori again shone as Stefano Pioli’s men ended one of the longest barren spells in the club’s history.
AC went 15 games unbeaten after losing to
Spezia on January 17.
And most incredibly, they let in just six goals during that title-turning run.
Giroud, Tomori and team-mates received their trophy on Sunday in jubilant scenes of celebration.