They even binned Lukaku off to Everton last year after he'd had a terrific season in the PL scoring goals for West Brom (and Belgium).
If someone of the calibre of Lukaku couldn't get a chance in their side ahead of an aging Drogba, then what chance would the likes of Bamford ever have ?
They're owned by Chelsea, but they'll never be Chelsea players. Chelsea are a club who only ever invest in the finished article.
Who was the last Chelsea player to actually come through the ranks there and make it to the 1st team. John Terry ?