Graham Potter is excited by Chelsea's developing recruitment department ahead of the January transfer window, with the Blues boss appearing set to only play a supporting role.
Chelsea have announced the additions of Laurence Stewart as technical director to focus on football globally from AS Monaco, having worked for Red Bull Soccer International and Manchester City in the past, and Joe Shields as co-director of recruitment and talent, who joins from Southampton, having previously worked at Manchester City.
They are not the only significant figures expected to join, with the likes of Christopher Vivell set to join as technical director, while Brighton's head of player recruitment Paul Winstanley is also believed to be heading to Stamford Bridge. Potter himself brought Kyle Macaulay with him when joining Chelsea. Macaulay has been with the Blues head coach since his time in Ostersund and his role is to act as a conduit between recruitment and the coaching staff.
