Premier League approves Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea

Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea has been approved by the Premier League board (Adam Davy/PA)

The Premier League board has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium, the league has announced.

Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Boehly had already agreed a £4.25bn purchase of the Blues, with Roman Abramovich’s ownership tenure poised to end after 19 years.