Nicolas Anelka has hinted he is close to agreeing terms over a new Chelsea contract.

The Chelsea ace has been labelled something of a nomad after playing for a string of clubs during his career, including Paris St Germain, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce and Bolton.

But Anelka, 31, is adamant that his roots are firmly planted in west London and that is the biggest indication so far that he will sign a new deal with the club even though they were dumped out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in midweek.

"I feel at home here at Chelsea," said Anelka. "I'm happy in my life and I will be more happy at the end of the season if we win the Premier League.

"I said when I first signed that I wanted a big club and I've found a big club, so now I don't need to move anywhere else.

"I am very glad to be here. I've been at big clubs before with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool, but between the ages of 25 and 30 you want to be able to find a real home for yourself.

"It came at 28 for me, when I signed here, so I am glad - it has been a long career, playing for a lot of clubs, but I like the fact that I'm playing now in one of the biggest clubs in the world, I don't need to move anywhere."