Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said he has been given no indication that the club is up for sale or that owner Roman Abramovich is no longer committed to it.
It is believed Abramovich has not attended a match at Stamford Bridge since spring last year, when his UK visa renewal was delayed and he subsequently withdrew it.
In an exclusive interview with the Guardian's David Conn, Buck said of the suggestion Chelsea could be sold:
"So far as I know, absolutely not; to the contrary. I have never heard a word from Mr Abramovich: 'Let's get this ready for a sale,' or something.