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Roman's Chelsea plan: A secret transfer hitlist, youngsters and matching Man Utd

Daily Mail | October 11, 2016

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., Roman Abramovich, Manchester United F.C., UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations, Transfer market

On the afternoon of their pre-season match against Rapid Vienna, a group of tracksuited Chelsea players strolled into the sprawling conference room of their five-star hotel and immediately thought they were in the wrong place.

This was supposed to be the venue for the first pre-match meal of the Antonio Conte era but there were no hot plates, no steak or chicken and no pasta.

Instead, a number of dishes containing a selection of nuts, seeds and fruit had been laid out.

Having splashed the cash immediately after buying Chelsea more than a decade ago, Roman Abramovich (above) is now perusing an alternative strategy to get them back to the top
Having splashed the cash immediately after buying Chelsea more than a decade ago, Roman Abramovich (above) is now perusing an alternative strategy to get them back to the top
Antonio Conte, a key summer arrival, has overseen numerous changes with the playing squad since taking over at Chelsea and has met Abramovich for lunch recently to discuss transfers
Antonio Conte, a key summer arrival, has overseen numerous changes with the playing squad since taking over at Chelsea and has met Abramovich for lunch recently to discuss transfers

The perplexed players turned around and went outside to check on the door.

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