Chelsea are in talks to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens as they attempt to bring in an attacking player late in the transfer window.
The Belgium star available for low fee as he is out of contract at Napoli in summer, The 32-year-old Belgium international, who is out of contract this summer, would cost at least £5m and is also interesting Inter Milan.
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has become increasingly frustrated by lack of signings this month, particularly in an attacking area.
Mertens can play in any position across the front three and is being lined up to replace Oliver giroud who will be leaving Stanford bridge.
Mertens moved to Napoli in June 2013 with 219 appearances with 88 goals.
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