Todd Boehly consortium expected to be named preferred bidder for Chelsea

Todd Boehly is now expected to win the race to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Todd Boehly’s consortium is expected to be named the preferred bidder in the race to buy Chelsea, the PA news agency understands.

The Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner’s bid is now expected to win the battle to buy the Blues from Roman Abramovich.