TBR Football can exclusively confirm that Chelsea director of global recruitment Sam Jewell is on the radar of Everton.
Jewell, who joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion last year, has made a name for himself as one of the best talent spotters in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Everton are embarking on a new era as they prepare to vacate Goodison Park and move to Bramley-Moore Dock in the summer.
Everton have already got the ball rolling in terms of backroom appointments, with Angus Kinnear set to become their new chief executive on 1 June.
However, the Toffees have a number of obstacles to contend with if they are to pull off a move for Jewell.
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Chelsea not intending to let Sam Jewell leave amid Everton interest
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Chelsea have no intention of allowing Jewell to leave.
Jewell is regarded as one of the best in his role in England and that has caught the attention of some huge clubs.
TBR Football can reveal that Jewell has been discussed by Everton as he has emerged as someone the Friedkin Group should look at.
We are also told that Atletico Madrid and AC Milan – both of whom are in the market for new sporting directors – have assessed Jewell as a possible option.
It is also believed Bayer Leverkusen looked at him before they went with Kim Falkenberg.
However, despite the interest we are told that Chelsea would not currently consider allowing Jewell to leave Stamford Bridge.
Sam Jewell’s career and rise to prominence
Jewell began his career in football directorship and scouting at Newport County, before spending 18 months as Swindon Town’s chief scout.
In 2016, he began working for Brighton as recruitment manager for the Under-21s.
Jewell was promoted to the role of emerging talent manager in 2019 and then as head of recruitment in 2022.
Jewell arrived at Chelsea in 2024 from Brighton as the club’s director of global recruitment.
Aside from Europe, Jewell is renowned for his knowledge of the South American market and was key to Brighton in landing Moises Caicedo.
He has since led BlueCo’s charge into that market playing a prominent role in their blitz of that area.
Jewell played a key role in them landing Willian Estevao, who will arrive this summer.
