Chelsea have made a bid to sign France striker Nicolas Anelka
from Bolton Wanderers as they are keen to find a replacement for
Didier Drogba while the striker is on duty for Cote d'Ivoire at the
African Nations Cup.
Chelsea's offer was not disclosed but according to sources close
to Bolton the club have fixed a price tag on the Frenchman at 17
million euros (US$25 million).
Anelka joined Bolton in 2006 but despite signing a new contract
this season the forward has made his interest in joining a bigger
club known.
(Xinhua News Agency January 8, 2008)