The winning bid to take over Chelsea from Roman Abramovich will be presented to the government and the Premier League in three weeks' time, according to the organisers of the sale, Raine Group.
There are four shortlisted bidders remaining in the process, and they - as reported by Sportsmail - will now be expected to submit detailed, costed plans for how they intend to expand Stamford Bridge.
Parties involved in the race have also recently received confirmation that they can increase their offers for the club, with merchant bank Raine, who are advising Chelsea with the sale, permitting improved bids.