Todd Boehly to become controlling owner of Chelsea after sale

Todd Boehly (right) is now closing in on completing his takeover of Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Todd Boehly will become Chelsea’s controlling owner when the US magnate’s consortium completes the £4.25billion Stamford Bridge club purchase, the PA news agency understands.

Eldridge Industries founder and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Boehly will hold the most influence in the consortium that will buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.