Nick Candy has confirmed he is still interested in submitting a bid for Chelsea despite the club being sanctioned on Thursday.
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The UK Government froze the assets of owner Roman Abramovich as they clamp down on oligarchs, which could affect the Russian’s hopes of selling the club.
Candy, who has made his fortunes as a property developer, is a Chelsea fan and is not backing out of a potential takeover despite the recent news.
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The 49-year-old is set to attend Sunday’s match against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge and has underlined his intention to put fans first if any bid – which will be backed by American investors – was successful.
“We are examining the details of the announcement and we are still interested in making a bid,” a spokesperson for Candy told the Daily Mail.”Clearly this is a time of great uncertainty for all Chelsea fans. In our view no one is the owner of a football club – you are the custodian of it for the fans and the community.”
Abramovich rejected an offer of just under £2bn from one American group earlier this week for the west London outfit.
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The terms of the emergency licence the government granted do not allow the club to be sold, but a government spokesman confirmed they will consider an application for a new licence if a buyer was found.
Several sponsors have cut ties with the club whilst any further ticket sales have been prohibited which will hit the club’s finances.
That has furthered the need for a quick sale as the club look to resolve their uncertain future.
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Labour MP Lucy Powell, the Shadow Culture Secretary, has said: “We’ve long called for tough sanctions on those linked to the Putin regime including Abramovich.
“Football clubs are vital cultural and community assets and this will clearly have a huge impact on Chelsea.”
Candy’s spokesperson has also revealed he plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge – something that had been on the cards under Abramovich.
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