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Ricketts family commits to put 'diversity and inclusion at the heart of the club' should its bid for Chelsea be successful...as Blues fans stage protest outside Stamford Bridge against American suitors after patriarch Joe Ricketts called Muslims 'my enemy

The Ricketts family has insisted it remains committed to put 'diversity and inclusion at the heart of the club', should its bid to buy Chelsea be successful.

The Chicago Cubs owners are one of four shortlisted contenders to buy the Blues from Roman Abramovich, but their bid has been rocked by accusations of bigotry and Islamophobia.

'Over the past fortnight, our bid team has met with several supporters groups to explain our vision for Chelsea Football Club,' the Ricketts said in a statement on Saturday.

The Ricketts' bid to buy Chelsea has been rocked by accusations of bigotry and Islamophobia

'In those meetings, and by letter to all groups, we have shared a set of specific commitments we will make to fans, if our bid is successful.