Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is not concerned he does not
have much money to spend in the transfer market.
It appears Roman Abramovich has tightened the purse strings at
Stamford Bridge with Mourinho being told no huge transfer fees will
be paid for top stars.
The Blues are scoring the market for bargain signings and they have
already drafted in Steve Sidwell and Claudio Pizarro on free
transfers.
Chelsea's Premiership rivals Manchester United have splurged the
money this summer already with deals for Nani, Anderson and Owen
Hargreaves, but Mourinho remains confident his side can regain
their Premier League title next season even without big-money
signings.
"For the next season Chelsea have told me there is not much of a
budget for reinforcements," Mourinho told The Mirror.
"The money will be practically nil and we will not be paying for
transfers. But I don't think that investment is necessary because
Chelsea already have an able and successful team as long as we
don't have injuries.
"That is what hurt us last season.
"Even without big investments, Chelsea will be fighting with
United. I am convinced that we will be the best next season."
