Go big or go gnome: how Chelsea’s transfer dealings inspired my new venture

Asking a rival to take one of your best players for no fee while still paying most of his wages is a level of hustle I cannot match

STERLING STRATEGY: Chelsea will still pay the bulk of Raheem Sterling's wages while the England international is on loan at rivals Arsenal.

THERE is a famous satirical tweet that goes something like: “Last night I asked my landlord to increase my rent. That’s how much I believe in my grind/hustle.” 

Well, last week, Chelsea asked one of their biggest rivals to take one of their best players for no fee, with no obligation to buy and with Chelsea still paying most of his wages. Clearly, Clearlake Capital’s belief in their grind/hustle has some way to run.