Saudi Media Boss Alkhereiji Planning for Chelsea Takeover

Published March 13th, 2022 - 10:41 GMT
The Chelsea club crest is seen outside Chelsea's stadium, Stamford Bridge in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray. Chelsea shirt sponsor Three announced Thursday it was suspending its deal with the Premier League club after the UK government slapped sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
The Chelsea club crest is seen outside Chelsea's stadium, Stamford Bridge in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray. Chelsea shirt sponsor Three announced Thursday it was suspending its deal with the Premier League club after the UK government slapped sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Saudi Media boss and Chelsea FC fan Mohamed Alkhereiji believes he has the spending power to take over from Roman Abramovich, according to Goal.

The Saudi businessman is hopeful of completing a takeover of the West London club.

The ambitious investors are planning to redevelop Stamford Bridge and the club's academy at Cobham Training Center, as well as the women's team.

Costs of upgrading the stadium are said to cost in more than £1.5 billion.

The Saudi investors are set to focus on securing new deals for first-team players, with Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen among the stars who are due to become free agents this summer.

Chelsea FC stadium Stamford Bridge (Photo: AFP)
Chelsea's stadium, Stamford Bridge is pictured in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray. Chelsea shirt sponsor Three announced Thursday it was suspending its deal with the Premier League club after the UK government slapped sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)