candy shop Nick Candy wants to retain Chelsea transfer model – and keep spending.

The London property developer made his Blue Football Consortium’s £2bn-plus offer for Roman Abramovich’s club before Friday night's 9pm deadline.

Candy promised his “global consortium”, backed by cash from the USA, Europe and South Korean, was serious about delivering a “new model” of ownership.

He also vowed to put his fellow Blues fans “heart and centre” of the club, with a role in the board and decision-making process.