Marina Granovskaia is Chelsea's transfer chief, and she's largely taken over the mantle from Michael Emenalo at Stamford Bridge. Typically, she's involved in everything from contractual renewals to big money signings to handling incoming transfer offers.

She's had a big role to play, then, in the future of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Indeed, according to the Telegraph, she has informed Bayern Munich that Chelsea's talented teenager is not for sale - which is a huge decision. The Blues have, as a result, turned down millions of pounds in an effort to give a young player a chance.

Throughout her tenure, she's made some huge decisions, like bringing in Maurizio Sarri and playing a part in the signing dozens of players, but it's her decision on Hudson-Odoi that could end up being her crowning achievement at Stamford Bridge.

In the past, this isn't a decision that Chelsea would have taken. The Blues have regularly been willing to cash in on young players in favour of bringing in more established names, and for a while, it looked like this would go down the same path.

However, Granovskaia has taken a different path, and if it works out, it could be huge for the club. If Hudson-Odoi is able to make an impact in the Chelsea first team, not only will her decision be vindicated, but it could also open the door for Chelsea's other young players to force their way into the team. After all, if Hudson-Odoi is rated so highly and has proven his worth; why can't they?

Of course, it could all go poorly. If he has a poor second-half of the season, Chelsea will live to regret not taking the money and running.

That's a risk, though it had to be taken, and the results could be huge.

Forget the sackings and the hirings. This is a decision that could have huge consequences for years to come - and it could be a defining 6 months for Granovskaia as a result.

Thoughts?