Didier Drogba wanted at AC Milan as uncertainty grows over Chelsea future

09 November 2011 12:06
AC Milan are lining up a move for Didier Drogba in the January transfer window. [LNB] The Italian giants are monitoring the Ivory Coast striker's situation at Stamford Bridge, where he is no longer an automatic first-team selection and is out of contract next summer.[LNB] If he does not pen a new deal Drogba will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season, but Milan could move in the winter. [LNB] Deal or no deal? Didier Drogba (left) is out of contract in the summer[LNB]The Rossoneri have a three-man shortlist for a new striker, and Drogba is at the head of the pile, which also includes Catania's Maxi Lopez and Roma's Marco Borriello. [LNB] Heading to Milan? Roma's Marco Borriello (right)[LNB]And Drogba could be tempted to leave in search of first-team football. The 33-year-old's Blues future looks uncertain with ?50million man Fernando Torres and young England hotshot Daniel Sturridge currently manager Andre Villas-Boas's first-choice picks up front, while summer signing Romelu Lukaku has been hailed as Drogba's heir apparent.[LNB] Chelsea are set to offer Drogba only a one-year contract extension, while the player wants a new two-year deal, according to the Mirror.[LNB]Drogba is currently out of action with an arm injury, but has only made seven Chelsea appearances this term, scoring just once. [LNB] Chelsea set to test Bolton's resolve with ?8m bid for Arsenal and Spurs target CahillChelsea close in on naming rights deal for Stamford Bridge in time for next seasonAnatomy of the Terry race row: Key individuals who will decide England captain's destinyAll the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion[LNB]

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