Chelsea FC Is in Talks With US Investor Ares Management

  • US firm has a growing portfolio of football investments
  • Chelsea seeking fresh capital after year of heavy spending
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Ares Management Corp. is in talks to invest in Chelsea FC, the English Premier League football club seeking a capital injection, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The US-based investment firm is discussing the size and structure of a possible financing deal with the West London club, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.