Galatasaray set to swoop for Spurs target Didier Drogba

Last updated : 24 May 2011 By Daily Mail

The Ivory Coast international looks set to leave Chelsea this summer, and Galatasaray are set to pounce with a ?5million-a-year long-term deal.

Tottenham are also believed to be interested in the powerful striker, but Galatasary's financial clout leaves them in pole position to land the Chelsea man.

On the move: Drogba is set to leave Chelsea in the summer - with Galatasary interested in landing the striker

The ?50m arrival of Fernando Torres in January has unsettled Drogba, and the Turkish club are hopeful Chelsea will allow them to enter talks with the striker.

Drogba, 33, is seen as the man best-suited to play alongside Bolton striker Johan Elmander, who will join Galatasaray on a free transfer.?

Drogba has struggled with form and injuries this season, finding the back of the net on just 13 occasions.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail