Chelsea prepare £40million for top striker amid turmoil

According to reports, Premier League Champions Chelsea are interested in Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani.

The PSG striker team-mate Neymar clashed during their Club’s 2-0 victory over French side Lyon, and the Blues are ready to test PSG’s resolve in January.

As per Daily Mail, Paris Saint Germain are under intense pressure to cash in on players in the winter transfer window after Europe’s football Governing body launched an investigation into Financial Fair Play.

The 30 years old, who is on £120,000 weekly at Paris Saint Germain, has formerly expressed his anger at playing second fiddle to Swede star Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the club.

And the Uruguayan star may look to join Chelsea considering his latest row with newboy Neymar.

Despite the row between the two forwards, PSG are adamant there is no issue between the two stars.

The Paris Saint Germain board are thought to have discussed whether they should adjust their bonus system to indicate assists and goals in a bid to keep the peace amongst both forwards.

The striker that is valued at £40million as per transfermarkt.co.uk has attracted interest from top clubs like Everton and Napoli.

The Blues will give youngster Charlie Musonda Jnr his full club debut in tonights Carabao Cup against Nottingham Forest, as Belgium international Eden Hazard hopes to start his first match of the season.