NAC Breda technical director Jeffrey van As has confirmed that he expects to sign Chelsea striker Stipe Perica on a season-long loan.
Perica joined the Blues from Croatian outfit NK Zadar earlier this month, but he is not in manager Jose Mourinho's immediate plans.
Van As is close to bringing the 18-year-old to Holland, where he will be able to gain first-team experience.
"It's well known we don't have any money to spend. But the guy is a big talent and, besides that, very young," Van As told Voetbal International.
"We can get him on loan from Chelsea for free, so we haven't hesitated for a single moment."
Breda finished 13th in the Eredivisie last season.
