New York Jets owner Robert "Woody" Johnson is readying a bid for Chelsea FC in the English Premier League, according to sources close to the situation.
Johnson already has spoken to Raine Group, which is organizing the bid process, per sources, and he now is vying to become the latest NFL owner to buy into the Premier League.
There are natural synergies with both organizations as the Jets were just awarded marketing rights to the NFL's U.K. International Home Marketing Areas program. New York and London are sister cities, culturally and economically.
Johnson is considered to be very knowledgeable of the Chelsea club and the Premier League, having lived in London, where he served as the United States' ambassador.