Chelsea to break the bank with sensational £40m swoop for Valencia hitman David Villa

Chelsea are poised to make a stunning £40m bid for Valencia star David Villa.

The Blues are set to pay Villa more than £10m a year, as they search for a way to boost their forward options for the second half of the season.
Didier Drogba is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Chelsea want to land Villa as they chase glory in both the Premier League and European Cup.

Chelsea target: David Villa

The Londoners have already approached Valencia, according to the Express, in a bid to fend off competition from title rivals Manchester United and Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who earlier this week paid off the club's huge debts, is prepared to bankroll the deal.