Chelsea preparing Marouane Fellaini bid?

Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a move for Marouane Fellaini during the January transfer window.

The Belgian midfielder recent cast doubt over his future at Everton when he admitted that he is looking to take on a new challenge in the near future.

Those words have alerted the Blues, who are looking to replace Real Madrid-bound Michael Essien and the ageing Frank Lampard, according to Goal.com.

Everton are believed to value to the 24-year-old at around £25m.