British billionaire and Chelsea fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe is being linked with a move for the London giants.
The Sun says Ratcliffe is among those interested in buying Chelsea after Abramovich confirmed he would be selling up.
Ratcliffe - the wealthiest man in the UK - is considering putting in an offer via his Ineos empire.
The 69-year-old has a net worth of £6billion and is reportedly a season ticket holder at Stamford Bridge.
It is understood he will face competition from at least two other groups should he make a bid.
Ratcliffe already has an interest in two clubs overseas having bought Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport in 2017, while also owning French side Nice.
Abramovich sensationally confirmed that Chelsea is up for sale on Wednesday, with the Russian oligarch reportedly slapping a £3billion asking price on the London club while also writing off the £1.5billion debt he is owed from it.
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