Woody Johnson: Last News

Chelsea was “disappointing” but believes Roman Abramovich’s asking price is “so enormous” that the successful party will face “a huge challenge” with the club. Johnson was one of several interested parties to be told last week that they had not been shortlisted to proceed to the next stage of the bidding process. The 74-year-old American billionaire, who co-owns the New York Jets, offered £2billion for the Blues, according to The Sun.

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Chelsea legend John Terry has issued a message to supporters as he looks to buy a 10 per cent stake in the club with the True Blues Consortium.

Chelsea is heating up, as the process of selling the club Roman Abramovich has owned since 2003 continues.Potential buyers have until 9pm on Friday (March 18) to submit their final bids to buy the club to The Raine Group, the investment firm handling the takeover process.Several bidders have already gone public with their interest in the club and intentions to bid, including Chelsea fan Nick Candy and former US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson.Therefore, here is a ranking of the richest bidders hoping to buy Chelsea as the deadline looms.Ghanaian gold miner Bernard Antwi Boasiako confirmed his intention to bid to buy Chelsea earlier this week but may struggle to do so on his own.According to Football.London, Boasiako has a net worth of just £7.7million through his ventures in the gold and farming industries in Africa.The reported £3billion price tag slapped on Chelsea has not fazed, Boasiako, though, and he wants to restore stability at the club and continue the legacy of Didier Drogba and Michael Essien.Chelsea fan Nick Candy is understood to be organising and leading a consortium that will bid to buy Chelsea ahead of Friday night's deadline.The property tycoon shares a joint net worth of £1.5billion with his brother and business partner Christian and has recruited Blues legend Gianluca Vialli as part of his bid.Candy was present at last Sunday's 1-0 league win over Newcastle United and the season ticket holder has been vocal in his calls for the club to be in safe hands with fan representation on the board.The overall net worth and value of the Saudi Media Group is currently unknown, although the consortium is being led by Mohamed Alkhereiji, who is valued at £1.7billion.Alkhereiji and the Saudi Media Group are

Chelsea owner Woody Johnson has a huge net worth that would keep the club richer than Manchester United if he buys the club. Johnson is understood to be preparing a £2billion offer for the club ahead of Friday's deadline for potential buyers to table their proposals for a takeover.

Chelsea could still be sold should Roman Abramovich hand control of the process to UK Government officials - and there is still interest in the west London outfit.Abramovich was one of seven Russian oligarchs to have their assets frozen by the government on Thursday (March 10) morning, which means that his plans to sell the club are currently blocked.However, the sale could still go ahead during this period should he stand to make no financial gain from the deal - having previously promised to donate the net profits.The Russian would have to apply for a special licence to sell the club now, declaring that he will not benefit from the sale.It has now been reported that there is still plenty of interest in taking control of the club despite the current uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.The Telegraph report that prospective buyers have not been put off by the latest update, meaning a deal worth in the region of £2billion could go ahead.Their report adds that 'special dispensation' will be given if the sale of Chelsea is seen in the best interests of the football club.Will Thomas Tuchel be Chelsea manager next season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHowever, that must also not benefit Abramovich, with the current license stating that: "HM Treasury may vary, revoke or suspend this licence at any time."American billionaire Todd Boehly is said to have made a bid of £2bn and £2.5bn alongside Hansjorg Wyss and a third businessman - which remains on the table.Another interested parties are the Ricketts family and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, as well as British billionaire Nick Candy and Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak.UFC megastar Conor McGregor also insisted that he was interested in putting together a bid, but

Chelsea owner is 'close' with Donald Trump and has a net worth more than double that of Kim Kardashian.74-year-old American billionaire Woody Johnson is the latest person to express an interest in buying Chelsea from current owner Roman Abramovich.ESPN report that the New York Jets owner has made contact with The Raine Group, who have been tasked with finding a new buyer for the club.Abramovich, who has owned the Premier League giants since 2003, is looking to sell the club as he plans to cut ties in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Johnson is valued at £3billion, more than double the amount of reality star Kim Kardashian, who has a net worth of £1.4billion according to Forbes.He is the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, with the pharmaceutical company currently valued at an eye-watering £330billion.It is understood that he became a Chelsea fan during his time living in London between 2017 and 2021, having been made the US ambassador to the UK by Donald Trump.Johnson has been a long-time supporter of Trump and is also a Republican Party donor.Will Chelsea finish in the top four this season? Let us know in the comments section below.Despite initially backing Trump's rival Jed Bush for the 2016 Republican Party nomination, he quickly switched his allegiances to support Trump and has heavily invested in both of his presidential campaigns.In addition, Johnson's second wife Suzanne Ircha, whom he married in 2009, is best friends with Melania Trump.Ircha is 20 years younger than her husband and the couple have two children together, whilst Johnson has three children from his first marriage with Nancy Sale between 1977 and 2001.Trump thanked Johnson for his support by appointing him as his ambassador to the UK in

Chelsea as Roman Abramovich looks to sell the Blues, with 'talks already held' about a potential deal. Following the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Abramovich was placed under immediate pressure to sell Chelsea due to his involvement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Palestinian flag has been flown outside a Scots council headquarters today. Aberdeen's town house was adorned with the black, green, white and green symbol to mark UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Donald Trump has sent well wishes to Boris Johnson who has been taken to hospital after failing to fight off coronavirus 10 days after being diagnosed.