Abramovich 'has a say' in determining new Chelsea owner, his preferences revealed

The Athletic report that Roman Abramovich, still a Chelsea owner legally, 'has a say' in the matters of selling the club.

The Russian billionaire wants the Blues to go to a bidder who has experience managing sports teams, has a strategy for Chelsea and is capable of investing in the club.

Raine Group, a bank overseeing the sale, have been told to select bids based on these criteria, not on the amount of money offered by a particular bidder.