Eto'o Future To Depend On Drogba - Report

Chelsea striker Drogba has been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with sources in the British press most recently stating that AC Milan could lure him away for a comparatively modest fee of €18m.

With Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich looking to ring the changes up front, and Drogba's negotiations with the rossoneri said to be going swimmingly, this transfer may not be as improbable as first thought.

Chelsea, then, will have a slot open in the centre-forward position, and Samuel Eto'o of Barcelona may fit the bill.

However, it may not be as simple as a like-for-like transfer, for Internazionale are said to have renewed their interest in the Cameroonian hitman thanks to the input of new manager José Mourinho.

What does seem likely is that Eto'o will leave Camp Nou this summer, having been given permission from the blaugrana hierarchy to begin negotiating with new clubs.

But as well as Inter and Chelsea, AC Milan are also interested, although Samuel would probably be a more expensive option for them than Drogba.

As such, Eto'o may not be going anywhere until he finds out what Didier's plans are. If Drogba signs for AC Milan, Eto'o will almost certainly not join the rossoneri for obvious reasons. It could then be between Chelsea and Inter. But if Drogba stays put, a move to Milan - the city, at least - seems on the cards...

Steve Michaels, Goal.com