Chelsea Considering Move for Former Real Madrid Sporting Director in Bid to Reshape Hierarchy

​Chelsea are considering making a move for Lille sporting director Luis Campos in a bid to reshape the club's hierarchy, according to reports from France.

Blues' owner Roman Abramovich currently delegates the day-to-day running of the club to long-time confidant and current director Marina Granovskaia.

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Since the departure of Michael Emenalo in 2016, Granovskaia has had a growing say in transfers in recent seasons and is considered a huge influence in the club's board.

According to French publication ​France Football, Chelsea are contemplating finding a permanent successor for Emenalo and have kept tabs on former ​Real Madrid sporting director Luis Campos. 

The 54-year-old has previously had spells with both Madrid and AS Monaco, as well as a number of Portuguese clubs during his tenure as a manager. 

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During his time with Monaco, Campos was credited with signing the likes of James Rodriguez, Bernardo Silva, Djibril Sidibe, ​Benjamin Mendy and Tiemoue Bakayoko amongst others.

Now at Lille, Campos had been linked with a move to Manchester United, and whilst his potential arrival at ​Chelsea would rejig the club's boardroom, France Football claim that Granovskaia is still likely to have a major say on which players the club sign.

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Since the issues with Abramovich's visa began last year, Granovskaia has assumed an even bigger role at the club and is expected to remain as an influential director.


Source : 90min