Chelsea Co-Owner Todd Boehly Eyes Bid for UK's National World and Daily Telegraph
Chelsea FC co-owner Todd Boehly is considering a bid for British media firm National World and is in negotiations for a potential joint bid on the Daily Telegraph, with details yet to be disclosed.
Published on March 29, 2025
Todd Boehly, co-owner of Chelsea Football Club, is contemplating a bid to acquire British media company National World. According to reports, National World confirmed that it received a notification of a potential offer from Boehly's Eldridge Media Holdings, although the specific details remain undisclosed. Additionally, Boehly is said to be negotiating a joint bid with National World's founder, David Montgomery, for the Daily Telegraph.
Reuters reported on March 28, 2025, that the approach was made as part of his broader strategy, while information from the Financial Times on December 9, 2024, highlights Boehly’s increasing interest in expanding his media investments. National World, which had previously accepted a takeover offer from Media Concierge (Holdings) Ltd, noted it would consider the Eldridge proposal if it offered better value for its shareholders.