Breaking: The Saudi Media Group have made a ‘competitive’ bid for Chelsea.

Saudi Media’s bid has since been confirmed to me after doubts about its presence emerged. The bid is described as ‘competitive’ and there’s a hope that it gets shortlisted. It’s possible decisions on that will be made as early as Monday morning. #CFC

It was delivered an hour before the deadline. The intention wasn’t to create a media storm, hence going quiet. Delivered one hour before the deadline. Raine has confirmed receipt. #CFC

  Saudi Media’s bid is currently being finalised and will be sent to Raine Group before the deadline. They have good active dialogue and have faced no issues in the process and have been encouraged to proceed. Details of what the bid