Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla for striker Luis Fabiano.

The News of the World says the 29-year-old Brazilian is wanted by boss Carlo Ancelotti during January's transfer window but the Blues may have to wait until summer to complete a £24million deal.

Fabiano made clear his desire to play in the Premier League after his Spanish employers recently blocked a £14m move to AC Milan.

Chelsea may need to spend big in January because there is a strong chance they could be banned from signing players next summer by FIFA.

But Sevilla are still in the Champions League and determined to keep Fabiano, who has 18 months to run on his current contract.