Josh Harris Is Said to Consider Bid for Abramovich’s Chelsea FC

Josh Harris, the billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management Inc., is considering a bid for Chelsea Football Club, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Harris, 57, has been weighing an offer for the club, but hasn’t yet decided whether he will submit a bid, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential deliberations. If he does, it would likely be through Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which he co-founded with Blackstone Inc. dealmaker David Blitzer, the person said.

Josh Harris

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A representative for Harris declined to comment.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich said last week ...