I'll bring kings of flair to the Bridge, claims Grant

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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.

Artist at work: Barcelona's Lionel Messi (right) has the style which makes him a Chelsea target

And while he admits that it could be difficult to lure a player like Lionel Messi away from Barcelona or Kaka from AC Milan, he will target South Americans.

'We already have a very, very good team at Chelsea,' said Grant. 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.'

Grant has now ruled out the possibility of a move for Ronaldinho, even though he 'authorised' an approach that began with a meeting between Abramovich and the Brazil superstar's brother in London last summer.

He also dismissed speculation regarding Dinamo Zagreb's midfielder Luka Modric.

But Grant says he is working tirelessly to develop the coaching at Chelsea, with an emphasis on a 'more personal approach' to player development.

For that reason and because of the success he has already enjoyed, he remains convinced he is the man to take Chelsea forward.

'I took over in a very difficult situation and I think people at the club understand that,' he said.

'I think they can see the team progressing and I'm not sure there is another manager who could have done a better job than me. I'm building for the future and I have no reason to think I will not be in charge next season.

'I don't need to speak to Roman about it.

'When I took the job he said: "We are no longer friends because you are now my manager".

'I will just continue to do my job.'