Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is buying a New York City block to build his own mansion

Roman Abramovich is a very rich man. We're all quite aware of the Chelsea Football Club owner's deep pockets as, year after year, the Russian billionaire splashes the cash for some of the world's best, now expensive players.

He already owns the world's BIGGEST yacht, but harm is not enough for Roman Abramovich Chelsea owner. The Russian billionaire has a host of luxury houses around the world, but he wants to go one better - by buying the $ 70million super mansion in New York City - working out at just over £ 46million.