Raine Group have told the final four bidders for Chelsea not to talk publicly as the sale is finalised.
The Daily Mail says the consortiums still involved in the race to buy Chelsea have been warned not to make any more open statements amid concerns the final stages of the process could descend into a distasteful public battle.
It is understood Raine, the merchant bank advising the Premier League club with the sale, has advised the four groups shortlisted to take over at Stamford Bridge to refrain from making public declarations in the coming days to ensure the remainder of the process does not turn unsavoury.
The battle for the Blues will intensify over the next two weeks as Raine, Chelsea and the UK Government decide which offer is selected as the preferred bidder.
Eagerness from all four parties to gain an upper hand could lead to groups going public with their intentions for the club, a scenario Raine are understood to be wary of in fear of the process turning ugly.
It remains to be seen whether the consortiums heed the advice as the race enters its closing stages, with a number of parties speaking publicly throughout the process so far.
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