The consortiums involving ex-Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly have made the shortlist of bidders to buy Chelsea, representatives of the groups have told the BBC.
Around six groups are thought to have lodged a bid for the Premier League club before last Friday's deadline.
A shortlist is being established before a preferred bidder is announced.
On Thursday, the Saudi Media Group said it had not made the shortlist.
Another frontrunner, the Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are still awaiting an update on their bid.