Director Marina Granovskaia expected to leave Chelsea

Marina Granovskaia, left, is expected to leave Chelsea, while Bruce Buck, right, will step down as chairman (Yui Mok/PA)

Marina Granovskaia is expected to leave Chelsea as Todd Boehly prepares to take over from Bruce Buck as chairman, the PA news agency understands.

Chelsea’s co-controlling owner Boehly is understood to be ready to step in as chairman, when Buck relinquishes the role at the end of the month.