Who says exactly? The ruski is still a multi billionaire and he can spend what he wants. He didn't give Grant money to spend because well, he always knew he was going to replace him, he didn't give Scolari that much money, partially as he hadn't "bought" players in years and years, and partially because then no one knew what was coming in terms of the economy. GH was never going to stay so again, he didn't want GH buying players he wanted, just to buy a whole new bunch who the next guy wanted.
CA is finally a manager he planned to get, a big name, he trusts and is willing to give him more than a year to prove himself, hence he'll probably be given money to spend.
I'd have to say, in terms of sales, CHelsea don't have a very deep squad, who can they sell, Deco, Drogba(maybe), no one else is going are they. Anelka's done great when deployed out of position a hell of a lot, golden boot much. Ballack, new deal, Lampard best player at the club, Mikel and Essien, both staying put, Kalou/Malouda they might get rid of(though would be the level of backup Chelsea should have) but after their last 2 years they'll be branded as difficult to get the best from, inconsistant, and rather useless, can hardly see big money for anyone you could sell tbh.
