Reports has it that Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea by the Premier League board further stating that the sale of the club is expected to progress.
Russian billionaire’s UK assets was frozen, including Chelsea, following his recent sanction by the UK government which stalled proceedings.
Sky Sports reported that “Chelsea are to spend £900,000 on match-day costs, from the initial £500,000, following talks between club officials and the Government.
“Travel costs for away games remain at £20,000 but the club can receive prize money this season from the competitions they are competing in, with further changes expected in the coming days.
The Government are also open to issuing a further licence to allow a sale of Chelsea to proceed.
A Government spokesperson said: “The Government is open to a sale of the club and would consider an application for a licence to allow that to happen.
“We are absolutely clear that any such licence would not allow Roman Abramovich to benefit from the sale.”
With New York merchant bank the Raine Group now assessing the terms of the licence and agreed a way forward for the sale with the Government, the PA news agency understands.
