Jovetic nears Chelsea move

Stevan Jovetic is close to agreeing a deal for European champions Chelsea, according to the Daily Star.

The Blues reportedly had a  £20 million bid for the Montenegro international rejected earlier this summer, but La Gazetta dello Sport, an Italian publication, believes that £25 million, which is thought to be the buy-out clause in the forward’s contract, would be enough to lure Jovetic to west London.

Serie A champions Juventus are also reportedly keen on the former FK Mladost Podgorica youth star, with Napoli also thought to be interested in the Viola talisman.

Jovetic totaled 14 goals and three assists in 27 Serie A appearances for Fiorentina last season, his best goal-scoring campaign since the 2007-08 season with Serbian SuperLiga giants Partizan Belgrade.

In addition, the 22-year-old has netted nine times in 20 international caps for Montenegro.

Chelsea already have an embarrassment of riches in attacking options, and Jovetic would surely add to that.

If this deal goes through, expect the Blues to abandon their interest in FC Porto standout Hulk.