Chelsea are reportedly keen to set up a network of feeder clubs, similar to Premier League champions Manchester City.
The Blues new owners led by American businessman Todd Boehly are looking to revamp the whole structure of the club at Stamford Bridge, including the development of younger players.
Boehly and his board of directors have been studying business models of other teams and one area that they've has seen as an opportunity to improve is spreading out their scouting and development plans across Europe and beyond.
The medium to long term plan is for Chelsea to buy stakes in continental teams with a view to them becoming ‘feeder’ clubs for the Blues, according to The Sun.