Chelsea could be set to offload midfielder Steve Sidwell to London rivals West Ham as the Blues plan wholesale changes.

The 25 year old arrived at Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Reading last summer, but he has struggled to settle at the club and has only made 24 appearances with most coming as a sub.

The Blues are now planning a complete overhaul of their squad in the summer and Sidwell is one of a number of players who are expected to be ousted.

The Hammers are keen to bolster their midfield options and their boss Alan Curbishley is prepared to pay around £2million for the former Arsenal youngster.