The three remaining bidders for Chelsea have told Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck that they want them to remain at the helm of the club.
It is understood that during discussions with club executives before submitting final offers, the consortiums led by Todd Boehly, Sir Martin Broughton and Steve Pagliuca made it clear that continuity was seen as vital to competing at the top of European football.
Granovskaia's football expertise, in particular, is hugely valued by all three parties, who also insist they are committed to providing her with the funds to keep hold of and recruit top talent.
Chairman Buck is also seen as important to ensure a smooth transition once Roman Abramovich is bought out, reports the London Evening Standard.
There remains uncertainty over the positions of Chelsea's hierarchy once the takeover is complete, with each of the candidates planning to make their own appointments to the board. But Granovskaia and Buck are considered intrinsic to the success of the club.
Boehly, Broughton and Pagliuca are waiting to learn if they will be put forward by US merchant bank Raine Group as the preferred bidder after submitting final offers last week.
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