TAKEOVER Q&A

WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

Todd Boehly and his partners must pass the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ tests. The UK Government will then sign off the sale.

WHAT IF THE DEAL WERE TO HIT A SNAG?

Chelsea and the Raine Group could turn to one of the previous bidders should any problems arise with Boehly’s offer – but it’s very unlikely.

WHO ARE THE MAIN PLAYERS? TODD BOEHLY

The Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner is the co-founder and chief executive of Eldridge Industries. Boehly set up the private investment firm in 2015. The 46-year-old boasts a personal net worth of $4.6billion.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL

Behdad Eghbali will act as Clearlake’s main voice in the ownership set-up. The Clearlake co-founder will provide an important presence in explaining the US investment firm’s role in the new ownership structure.

MARK WALTER

The US tycoon is CEO of Guggenheim Partners. Billionaire Walter has co-owned the LA Dodgers since 2012 and had a hand in their 2020 World Series win with his impressive administration, raising hopes of similar influences at Chelsea.

HANSJORG WYSS

Swiss billionaire Wyss founded medical device manufacturer Synthes Holding AG and is among the world’s biggest philanthropists.