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Chelsea could be closing in on signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, after reports suggested the Blues had made a loan offer for the star.
Cavani is desperate to leave PSG during the January transfer window.
The Uruguayan forward has found his game time reduced by the signing of Mauro Icardi.
The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and the Blues are keen to bring him in to solve their striker crisis, Express Sport understands.
Young Tammy Abraham has been unlucky in front of goal recently, with the Blues light on quality back-up options.
Edinson Cavani could be headed to Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Olivier Giroud is looking likely to leave during January, and Michy Batshuayi has failed to impress when coming off the bench.
With Cavani making himself available, Frank Lampard reportedly sees him as the perfect fit for the second half of the season, and wants to bring him in on loan.
Question marks were raised after the initial reports over whether Cavani will stint the growth of Abraham, but others have urged Chelsea to make the move.
Speaking on ESPN FC, Shaka Hislop told the Blues that he would be the perfect addition to make during January.
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“Just by nature of competition, that does young Tammy Abraham the world of good.
“You’ll also learn a lot by playing alongside someone like him, and training with him every day.”
PSG have reportedly told Chelsea they want £12.5million for the soon-to-be free agent Cavani.
The striker’s father has also downplayed suggestions he could be on his way to London by claiming the player will join Atletico Madrid if given the chance.