The latest shot in Chelsea's ongoing civil war has been fired,with a remarkable new claim pointing to the potential genesis of the break down in relations between the Blues' most prominent owners began to break down.
Bloomberg revealed earlier this month that majority shareholders Clearlake Capital want to buy out their fellow owner Todd Boehly and increase their stake in the club to at least 75 per cent.
The outlet reported that Boehly was examining whether it would be possible to take 61.5 per cent shareholder Clearlake out,amid claims the relationship between him and frontman Behdad Eghbali had broken down.
The days that have followed have seen a war of words,claims and counter claims by the respective parties as they have attempted to strengthen their positions. Another such accusation has come to light,reported in the Guardian,who say that confidence in Boehly was undermined during the first transfer window after the takeover.
The American had initially been installed as interim sporting director and according to the report,Clearlake believe he was taken advantage during negotiations with agents.
Differences erupted between the two warring factions when discussions were hold over whether to keep Mauricio Pochettino
Clearlake Capital deciders were reportedly convinced by Chelsea's sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart - who produced a document on sacking Pochettino after just 10 months - much to Boehly's dismay.
50-year-old Boehly has been the face of Chelsea that was formerly represented by ex-owner Roman Abramovich,who oversaw the club's greatest period of success prior to being forced to sell after the UK Government imposed restrictions amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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