20 Apr 2016 11:26:52
Eds, I would like your opinion on how a lack of European football (albeit hopefully only for a single season), will impact upon our ability to sign top level talent. Will it be as big an issue as many seem to be making out, or will our purchasing power adequately alleviate this issue?

Secondly, I would be interested in any insights that you may have regarding scouting of Brazilian players, given our current interest in players from that nation.

Appreicate your efforts and insights, keep up the good work!

Diego! Diego!

{Ed002's Note - (a) There is no major concern with any of the players being considered at this time. It would be down to individual players if they do not wish to be considered or not. (b) I am not sure what your question is. The club has representation in Brazil and it is known that it is often difficult to relocate players from South America due to the step change in environment, culture, food, language etc..}

1.) 21 Apr 2016
21 Apr 2016 11:08:34
Sorry I should have been clearer; are any players currently playing for Brazilian clubs under consideration; I am specifically referring to young stars like Walace Souza Silva of Gremio, Gabriel Barbosa and Thiago Maia of Santos and Gabriel Jesus of Palmeiras?

Diego! Diego!

{Ed002's Note - Walace is of interest to a couple of clubs including one London side - but not Chelsea. Gabriel is of interest to many sides including Chelsea but he might well end up in Italy. Santos' Thiago Maia is of interest to several sides with Chelsea, Fiorentina and another EPL side having spoken to his agent. MOnaco had an offer rejected.}