When Chelsea could have Todd Boehly takeover completed and transfer ban lifted
dailystar.co.ukChelsea fans will be crossing their fingers in unison in hope that the takeover of the club by Todd Boehly will be completed as soon as possible.The Blues are currently unable to hand out new contracts or sign players due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich, which has contributed to soon-to-be free agent Antonio Rudiger slipping from their grasp.
And with the transfer window on the horizon, there's fears they may miss out on transfer targets and Thomas Tuchel could leave.The nightmare of the last few weeks appears to be in sight, with The Telegraph claiming that the consortium led by Boehly will be named as the preferred bidders by Raine, the bank overseeing the sale.Before the 46-year-old American can take control, he and his fellow investors must face the Owners' and Directors' Test from the Premier League.
That process is expected to take around two weeks to complete, per Goal.Once passed, the UK Government will give Chelsea an operating licence which will free them from their restrictions while the money from the sale is either frozen or given to charity, depending on whether that decision has been resolved by then.Chelsea fans - how do you feel about the takeover?
Let us know in the comments section.So the takeover could be completed before the final game of the season, which is on Sunday, May 22.
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