Chelsea face competition for Juventus' want-away winger Milos Krasic.
Representatives of the Serb expect Krasic to leave Juve this month and have confirmed Chelsea are favourites for his signature.
However, Bayern Munich have made a late move for Krasic as they seek cover for wingers Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.
In Chelsea's favour is Juve's €15 million asking price, which is deemed too rich by Bayern's powerbrokers.