Chelsea snatch Blades ace

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Sheffield United academy prospect Jacob Mellis has agreed a contract with Chelsea.

The 16-year-old midfielder has been lured to Stamford Bridge after four years developing his game with The Blades.

United could earn up to £1.3million for the loss of Mellis, who was a regular for the club's reserve team last season.

The England youth international joins Oldham Athletic starlet Danny Philliskirk in linking up with The Blues this summer.

"It is disappointing to lose such a talent," United chairman Terry Robinson told the club's official website.

"We made a great effort to keep hold of Jacob but he made it clear that he wanted to leave."

Source: Skysports

I know Liverpool was also in the chase for Mellis and they lost a young promising player once again to Chelsea.

[Jose_Mourinho]

I love the new Chelsea philosophy of buying youngsters and building them up early. Makes it all the more exiciting for the fans.

[Dellas]

Originally Posted by Jose_Mourinho

I love the new Chelsea philosophy of buying youngsters and building them up early. Makes it all the more exiciting for the fans.

yeah it is actually brilliant to see how gd (or bad) they become. the stages of their developments