Sunderland Star Kenwyne jones is the subject of a £10m Chelsea bid, according to The Sun.
It is believed that Chelsea manager Avram Grant sees Jones as the long term replacement for Didier Drogba, and wants to make his move now to cover the ace strikers absence while he competes in the African Cup of Nations.
Grant is thought to have already won the race to sign Bolton's French star Nicolas Anelka and is how hoping Jones will be a perfect partner.
Jones only signed for Sunderland in the summer following a £6m move from Southampon, but has taken the Premier League by storm scoring 4 goals and terrorising defences with his powerful presence.
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