Chelsea have assured manager Carlo Ancelotti the answer will be
yes if he asks for transfer funds to bolster his squad.

Ancelotti has so far made just one major summer signing with the
acquisition of Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool for five million
pounds.

The Israel captain's pre-season progress has been hampered by a
slight groin problem but he is expected to be included on the
club's forthcoming tour of Germany.

The club have also lost defender Alex and goalkeeper Petr Cech
through injury and chief executive, Ron Gourlay, has confirmed that
funds will be made available to Ancelotti should the Chelsea boss
require them.

"If Carlo wants to bring a player or two into the squad then we
will look at that," Gourlay told Sky Sports News on Wednesday.

"It has to be the right player to fit into the squad and
obviously at the right price.

"If these things all come together then fine, we'll strengthen
the squad. But only if Carlo feels it's necessary."
Gourlay made it clear that striker Didier Drogba, back at the
club's training ground today after groin surgery, was not for sale.

The Ivory Coast forward had been linked with a move to
Manchester City by the player's agent but Gourlay said: "Didier
will be a Chelsea player next year. Didier is under contract.

"The thing about this time of year is we always get this. For
our players to be in the news - it's normal.

"But Didier Drogba will be a Chelsea player next year."
Deco's future also continues to be the subject of speculation
with Fluminese rumoured to be ready to land the Portugal
midfielder. It is understood he wants to return to his native
Brazil to be with his ill son.