Grant wants to start this summer by using a worldwide network of 52 scouts to deliver "the flair players" he believes will represent the next stage in the club's development.

"We already have a very, very good team at Chelsea," Grant told the Daily Mail. "One that has a chance to win the championship and the Champions League this season.

"But we have to plan for the future as well and I want to add more flair to the team.

"I know Roman Abramovich will give us his full support if the right player becomes available. But if it is not possible to bring in a Messi or a Kaka, we will try to find the next one."