Chelsea have been avoiding using their academy for years. A number of young talents have been left to rot in the Blues' developmental system, and not only has this impacted upon their own aspirations, but it's also prevented Chelsea from being able to make use of their talents too. 

However, the Blues' need to change that appears to be more immediate than ever. According to the Sun, German scouts are flocking to England in order to find the next Jaden Sancho.

They're clearing smelling blood, owing to the lack of focus being placed on young talent in England. Sancho, of course, left Man City in favour of regular football with Borussia Dortmund - and he's now flourishing.

If Chelsea weren't already sweating on the futures of some of their key young players, they certainly should be now. This doesn't just stop at Callum Hudson-Odoi, of course.

Chelsea's academy is filled with brilliant young talent, with players like Dujon Sterling, Ethan Ampadu and Mason Mount all on the cusp of greatness. However, as Chelsea continue to spend millions upon millions, their futures are looking bleak.

That now, however, needs to change. In the past, they could afford to ship players out on loan and forget about them, only giving those that dazzle away from the club a chance in the first team.

Instead, though, with German scouts looking on, players are likely to recognise that they can find permanent homes elsewhere like Sancho did, and that can improve their development greatly.

For the first time, the youngsters hold at least some of the power, and for teams like Chelsea, that's a real worry.

Thoughts?