Chelsea could look to solve their midfield problem with a move for Ajax defensive midfielder Vurnon Anita.
Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas is looking to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new season, particularly with Michael Essien set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The situation has become a concern for the Portuguese after missing out on Javier Pastore to PSG, whilst Tottenham continue to play hard-ball over the sale of Luka Modric.
He will now move for promising Dutch youngster Vurnon Anita, whose impressive displays last season saw a number of top European clubs stand up and take notice.
The 22-year-old penned a new two-year deal at Ajax in May that includes a £12m release clause.
Anitas previous deal was due to expire next summer and was previously linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal for as little as £6million.
But Chelsea are believed to have stolen a march on their rivals and are eager to tie up a deal within the next 10 days, as Villas-Boas looks to make his first major signing as boss.
Anita, a youth product at the Eredivisie club, made his Ajax debut in March 2006 before establishing himself as a regular in the side at the start of the 2009/10 campaign.
His three league goals for the club have all come this season, helping the Godenzonen to their first title triumph in seven years.
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