Chelsea are being linked with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti has expressed interest in several strikers in recent weeks as he plans to find a long-term successor for Didier Drogba.

Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini and Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero have both been linked with Chelsea.

Cadena SER says Chelsea are also eyeing Benzema for an end-of-season move to London.

Interestingly, Benzema's France teammate Nicolas Anelka talked up the youngster only this week.