Former Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has weighed in on Chelsea’s current transfer strategy, acknowledging its financial benefits but questioning its effectiveness in delivering immediate success on the pitch.

Speaking about the club’s approach, which heavily focuses on signing young talents with resale value, Pardew admitted that the model makes sense from a business perspective but warned that it may not translate into trophies.

Pardew said: “The model for them, when you look at it, it makes a lot of sense, of course, because there’s always value because of their age.

“So even if they make the odd mistake, they probably can negotiate a very similar figure, because they’ve still got potential.”

However, while Chelsea’s strategy ensures long-term financial sustainability, Pardew believes it lacks the experienced, top-tier players needed to make the team immediate title contenders.

“So I can see how the model financially works, but if I was a football manager, I would be screaming for like three or four cast iron individuals who are going to come in and make the team a Premier League-winning team.”

His comments echo a growing concern among fans who, while excited by Chelsea’s youthful squad, are eager to see more proven stars join the team to push for major honours. As the Blues continue their rebuild under Enzo Maresca, the question remains—will the club’s investment in potential pay off with silverware, or will it be a case of profits over results?