Abramovich takeover: Candy joined in Chelsea ‘super consortium’
Nick Candy is being joined by rival bidders to form ‘super consortiums’ as the race to buy Chelsea intensifies ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Talks are ongoing between property developed Candy and the consortium involving Todd Boehly, Jonathan Goldstein and Hansjorg Wyss to join forces, according to Sky Sports.
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And Sky News claim the Ricketts family, who own baseball team Chicago Cubs, and billionair hedge fund tycook Ken Griffin have also teamed up to put in their formal offer on Friday.
Bidders are thought to be particularly keen to join Candy’s consortium due to his potential to lead the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, and because he is a lifelong Chelsea supporter.
Candy is also said to have held talks with former Liverpool and British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton, another Chelsea fan.
In an interview ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle on Sunday, Candy revealed his passion for the club while insisting the Blues fans would have a voice were he to take over in west London.
“I’ve supported Chelsea since I was the age of four,” Candy told Sky Sports. “My dad was asked to play for Chelsea. I love Chelsea. I don’t mind where it ends up, even if it’s not with me, as long as it’s in safe hands.
“One hundred per cent [the fans need to be included in ownership] and they should be involved. Both on the board and economically.”
Meanwhile, Tuchel has vowed to meet his “responsibility” to Chelsea’s behind-the-scenes employees who continue to fret for their futures.
“I have the feeling that it is our responsibility to focus on what we do well and that is football and doing everything to win matches,” said Tuchel. “We can’t influence the situation, we are not responsible for the situation.
“But we have our responsibility, because we are in the spotlight and we have these games.
“It’s a responsibility to our talent but also to every employee of Chelsea. There are a lot of people that I see on a daily basis who are worried and who have worked here for decades.
“They are not so famous but they are worried for a pretty close future, they wonder if things will be alright.
“So for all of them, it’s important to have the attitude right and also to focus on that and see the responsibility and what this means to these people. Even if it’s just for 90 minutes.”