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'Bruce Buck to remain as Chelsea chairman while Marina Granovskaia will continue as director' once Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea is approved

Bruce Buck is set to remain in his position as Chelsea's chairman despite the club's sale.

Todd Boehly, the co-owner of LA Dodgers, is leading a consortium that has agreed to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.

The deal, which is worth £4.25billion, still needs to be approved by both the Premier League and the UK government.

Bruce Buck (L) is set to continue as Chelsea chairman once Todd Bohely (R) completes his takeover

As reported by BBC Sport, Buck, who has been Chelsea's chairman since 2004, will remain in the position.

Director Marina Granovskaia is also expected to remain at Chelsea under the new owners.