TOM RICKETTS has stepped up his Chelsea takeover bid, despite protests from a section of Blues supporters over previous Islamophobic comments.
American Billionaire Ken Griffin, Ricketts’ partner in the pursuit of the Blues, is reported to be flying to London to personally negotiate the deal.
Meanwhile Antonio Rudiger has laid out his wage demands for when his Chelsea contract expires this summer, according to reports.
The 29-year-old is unlikely to sign an extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge.
And Bayern Munich have been urged to take revenge on Chelsea for snatching Kai Havertz away from them according to reports.
The German international decided to make the switch to Stamford bridge from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, but Bayern could take advantage of Chelsea’s current situation and finally lure him to the Allianz.
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