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Chelsea identify Cavani as Drogba replacement

Chelsea see Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has the ideal replacement for Didier Drogba. The Daily Star says Chelsea are planning for the future and have targeted Napoli's Cavani, who is nine years younger, as his replacement.

The Uruguayan, who scored against Chelsea in February, would cost around £30m.

Owner Roman Abramovich has accepted the Blues team needs rebuilding, with many stars reaching the end of their top-level careers.

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