New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has launched a £2billion bid to buy Chelsea, according to reports.
Blues owner Roman Abramovich is selling the club after he was sanctioned by the UK government in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
And according to the Sun, the American businessman - a long-time ally of former US President Donald Trump - hopes to seal the deal before Friday’s deadline.
His bid is less than the Saudi Media Group’s £2.7billion — but he believes he can win because of his extensive London links.