KEN VOW TO BLUES

AMERICAN billionaire Ken Griffin has promised to help build ‘the most competitive team’ possible if the Ricketts family consortium is successful in its bid to buy Chelsea.

Griffin (above) was in London with Tom and Laura Ricketts last week as the siblings stepped up their bid.

He would add his considerable financial muscle as majority shareholder to a group including the owner of

NBA side Cleveland Cavaliers, Dan Gilbert – who heads the Rock Entertainment Group.

Griffin said: “I am thrilled to come together with my long-time friends and partners, the Ricketts family and Dan Gilbert, who have built legendary championship teams. All of us love to compete and, even more, we love to win.

“Our group will work closely together to put the most competitive team on the pitch every year.

“If selected, we will validate the trust placed in us to continue Chelsea’s winning tradition while delivering a terrific game-day experience for the fans.”

Gilbert added: “Rock Entertainment Group will approach the bid for Chelsea with the same philosophy as we operate our other professional sports teams: an open mind and a listening ear to the fanbase, ample investment and an unwavering commitment to both winning on the pitch and serving the community.”