Chelsea are plotting a January swoop for Roma striker Edin Dzeko, as their search for a back-up frontman continues.
The Blues has been linked with a move for Andy Carroll and, after the West Ham man was reportedly sidelined with an ankle injury, have also been linked with shock move for Stoke’s 36-year-old forward Peter Crouch.
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But the Premier League champions now appear to be aiming higher and are considering a move for ex-Manchester City ace Dzeko, according to reports in Italy.