Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is preparing to make a move for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani as a replacement for Didier Droga, according to reports in the Daily Mirror.
It is felt by many at Stamford Bridge that this is Drogba's last season at the club, and some feel he may even be sold in the January transfer window.
However Chelsea have already set there sights on Drogba's replacement and Mick Doherty, Blues' European scout has made a number of trips over to Italy this season to watch Cavani in action.
Villas-Boas would have been impressed with the scouting reports as so far this term the Uruguayan international has already netted five goals in six games including one against Manchester City in the Champions League and a hat-trick against AC Milan.
Reports in Italy suggest Napoli rejected a number of offers from Manchester City for Cavani during the summer.
Last season Cavani scored 26 goals to help Napoli qualify for the Champions League and he is playing a key role once again this term as his goals have helped the side to fourth in Serie A.
However it is believed an offer of around £35million could be enough to acquire the services of the 24-year-old and Chelsea are ready to make a move in January.
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