Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, 35
What's new: Brighton could let Welbeck leave with one year left on his deal after his 13-goal Premier League season.
What's new: Brighton could let Welbeck leave with one year left on his deal after his 13-goal Premier League season.
What's new: Chelsea value the Argentina midfielder at about £120 million, and Real Madrid has denied pursuing him.
Why it matters: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, helped keep Stamford Bridge under club control and later sold the team in 2003.
Why it matters: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, helped keep Stamford Bridge in club hands and later sold to Roman Abramovich.
What's new: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and later sold the club in 2003 as Roman Abramovich took control.
Why it matters: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and sold it to Roman Abramovich for £140 million in 2003 after reshaping the club.