Chelsea are ready to make a move for Chile international striker Eduardo Vargas, as Nicolas Anelka’s time at the club comes to an end.
The Blues’ have had an inconsistent campaign so far, and manager Andre Villas Boas is expected to be given free reign to overhaul his squad come January.
Veteran attacker Anelka is in the last year of his contract at Stamford Bridge, and having started only three games this season for the London club is eager to find first team football.
The France international realises that Villas Boas wants to focus on young players, and has accepted that his future lies elsewhere.
“I’ve known for a little while where I’ll be on January 2,” he said to the club’s official website.
“The club, which is going through a difficult time, has decided to work with Chelsea’s players of the future and, as I am a good professional, I have accepted this.”
Meanwhile, The Daily Mail indicate that Universidad de Chile forward Eduardo Vargas is the man to replace outgoing Anelka, with The Blues ready to make a bid in January.
The 22-year-old South American attacker is rated at a value of £9 million, and the English newspaper have revealed that negotiations have began over a possible transfer in the new year.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Napoli and Valencia are said to be interested also, but ascertaining a work permit could be an issue for the English teams, as Vargas has only played nine times for Chile.
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