Hertha Berlin defender Josip Simunic claims that Chelsea are
looking to sign him.
The Blues are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements after
injuries and suspensions have decimated Jose Mourinho's
squad.
Croatian star Simunic, 28, has now told the press in his homeland
that Chelsea are indeed looking to land him.
"I know of Chelsea's interest in purchasing me," he told Vecernji
List.
"But that is the only thing I can say.
"Hertha will have the last word on any transaction."
Simunic is contracted to the capital club until 2011 and reports
suggest it would take an 8million (£5.1million) bid to secure his
signature.
Chelsea are already known to be keeping close tabs on the likes of
Micah Richards and Tal Ben Haim - so a defensive signing this month
does look a likely option for Mourinho.