Chelsea have launched a bid for Ivory Coast international striker Seydou Doumbia.

Doumbia came off the bench to score for Ivory Coast in their 2-2 draw with Germany last night.

The 22 year-old has been linked with Liverpool in the past, but Berner Zeitungh says Chelsea have launched a bid for the BSC Young Boys striker.

Doumbia has an amazing scoring record for his Swiss club and Chelsea are willing to offer €22 million to land the youngster. A bumper contract worth €4 million-a-year is on the table for Doumbia to consider.

- with Colin Studiger