Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea has led to more than 300 expressions of interest to Raine Group -- the New York merchant bank hired by Abramovich to find a buyer -- with sources telling ESPN that at least 10 are regarded as credible parties.
Sources have told ESPN that RedBird Capital Partners, the Manhattan-based private equity company founded by Gerry Cardinale and advised by Oakland Athletics executive vice president Billy Beane, are one of a number of U.S.-based groups assessing the feasibility of a bid for Champions League holders Chelsea, which is valued at £3 billion ($3.