Chelsea have a bunch of Academy midfielders and defenders, the problem has been a good striker, the only last good one was Tammy Abaraham and that's where Chelsea has failed to straighten out since Diago Costa left the club, I would say Chelsea are really doing well with academy scouting but not for the first team and this current transfer proves it, sometimes you don't need a world class player, you just need the right players with the right ability to fit into
I believe Manchester United has been poorly managed by the Glazers for many years. The club's spending has been based solely on internal revenue, and the Glazers have not injected money into the club for some time. The women's team is underfunded, and they cannot compete with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal in the women's Super League. Selling the club may be the best option.
For years, Chelsea have profited from their academy in terms of player sales and additions to the senior team squad. They have also being effective in their scoutings and grooming young stars. They major issue now is getting a good attacker and Aubameyang is the name on their list to fill in that position.
The troubles Manchester united are facing is as a result of poor management, the Glazers family have to step down or do some restructuring at the top hierarchy and give much attention to the affairs of the club.
Yes, there is no doubt that Chelsea makes a good profit from the Academy; they have one of the best Academy and women's teams in the league, the club is well funded, and every part of the club is being touched and strengthened; even the new owner has invested so much in the Academy and women's team since taking over, and he has promised to fund the Academy more in order to save the club's future for the next 6-10 years. That is precisely what the Glazer has failed to do since Ferguson's departure. I've heard the club is valued at £5b, which is £800m more than the current Chelsea valuation, but I doubt the Glazer would let the club go so easily.