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Report Claims Roman Abramovich Will Sell Chelsea for World-Record Price After Rejecting Bids

Roman Abramovich is considering the sale of Chelsea Football Club but he will only accept a world-record offer, according to reports from the United States.

Bloomberg Businessweek claims that the Russian-Israeli businessman, who has been Chelsea owner since 2003, is considering the sale as he grows frustrated with his British visa problems and concerned about being targeted by the USA.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has avoided Britain for months and is preparing his finances to skirt the threat of American sanctions. He wants £3 billion for Chelsea but so far no one has offered him enough to sell his beloved football club.