Chelsea Transfer News: Andre Schurrle Talks Open

Mirror. The Blues have been keeping tabs on the powerful forward for months now, and it looks as though he is set to be sold by the Bundesliga outfit in the summer. It is looking increasingly likely that Stamford Bridge will become his next destination and his representatives were present at Wembley yesterday during Chelsea's 2-1 FA Cup defeat to reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. It is understood personal terms with the player will be discussed shortly as Roman Abramovich looks to get his first piece of transfer business finalised months in advance. Schurlle is endowed with both power and versatility and can operate either up front or in an advanced midfield role. The German should provide Chelsea with a much sharper cutting edge next season and take some of the burden off the misfiring Fernando Torres. The Blues were interested in signing the prodigious 22-year old at the beginning of the current campaign but were ultimately priced out of a move. However, he has since been made available for sale and it seems as though Chelsea's oligarch owner is about to waste no time in securing his signature.