Chelsea see Napoli star Edinson Cavani as a replacement for Didier Drogba. Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas admits he's discussed a new contract with Drogba, but Tuttosport says he sees Cavani as his natural successor.

Chelsea intermediaries have been encouraged in their pursuit of Cavani in recent weeks.

The Uruguay international had his Naples home burgled while on international duty last month and his lack of goals recently has sparked speculation he is unsettled.