Chelsea's incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino plans to build the new Blues' squad around English homegrown players like Reece James, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher and Levi Colwill, reports the Evening Standard.
Those following Pochettino's tactics as a head coach at Tottenham and Southampton will recall his preference to working with young talents. Once Chelsea's interim coach Frank Lampard departs from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, his Argentine replacement will take over.
Reece James and Mason Mount are some of the brightest embodiments of what Chelsea Academy has achieved for the club. Among these two, Pochettino also has plans with midfielder Conor Gallagher and defender Levi Colwill who is currently on-loan to Brighton.
The Argentine coach is also keen to secure the services of the Blues' outcasts, including Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku, by retaining them at Stamford Bridge. If the deals are extended, Pochettino could help both players reach their potential, saving the club millions of dollars in the transfer market. Pulisic's versatility and pace could prove crucial for the team's attacking tactics, while Lukaku's proven goalscoring ability would address Chelsea's need for consistent finishing.