Chelsea takeover timeline 'emerges' but Todd Boehly stance unclear
The timeline for Todd Boehly's potential full takover of Chelsea has reportedly emerged albeit it is unclear where the American stands in that process.
Over the weekend, reports emerged that the relationship between Chelsea's co-owners Boehly and Clearlake Capital's Behdad Eghbali had broken down beyond repair and that both parties were looking into ways to buy the other out. Football.london understands the relationship may not be as damaged as some have claimed but it is true that Boehly would be interested in becoming the sole owner of Chelsea.
Eghbali is relaxed by this and has no intention of selling his 61.5 per cent stake in the club to Boehly. The Chelsea co-owner is said to have just two options remaining on the table - sell his stake to Clearlake Capital or choose to sit on what he currently has for now.
Updating the saga, The Athletic reports that a source close to Boehly believes a direction of travel for the takeover will be common knowledge in the next two months. However, at this stage, it is unknown which way that direction is.
The article adds that there are three commonly agreed reasons why a takeover from either party is now being considered. Firstly, Boehly and Eghbali have fundamentally different ideas on how Chelsea should operate as a club with both sides thinking the other has 'sought to unduly influence sporting decisions.'
Second, the decision to mutually part ways with Mauricio Pochettino outlined the first public fault between Boehly and the club's leadership structure. And finally, it is reported the lack of tangible progress in redeveloping Stamford Bridge has caused a rift.