Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be an admirer of Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, and il Corriere dello Sport claims that the Blues will start negotiations with the player’s agent to capture the hitman.

With Didier Drogba headed to the African Cup of Nations tournament which takes place during January 2010, the Londoners will reportedly be looking for alternatives to spearhead their attack.

Pazzini has formed a dangerous partnership with club-mate Antonio Cassano and is putting in consistent displays in Serie A.

Rami Soufi, Football Italiano