Chelsea chase Paris Saint Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi to solve striking troubles

Chelsea have made an enquiry for Paris St Germain’s Ezequiel Lavezzi.

The French club have signed David Luiz and are keen on taking Eden Hazard, Oscar and Petr Cech from Chelsea’s squad too.

Yet in the throes of negotiations Chelsea are understood to have asked about a price for Argentine Lavezzi who is keen to play in a more competitive league.

The future? What Lavezzi might look like in a Chelsea shirt, as imagined by MailOnline

Star man: Lavezzi scored against Chelsea when the sides met in the Champions League this season

New challenge: Lavezzi (front right) is seeking a tougher league after winning Ligue 1 with PSG this year

Gone: David Luiz (centre) has already joined fellow Brazilians Alex (left) and Lucas Moura (right) at PSG

Following? The French club are also interested in taking Eden Hazard (left) and Oscar (right) from Chelsea

Defensive target: Mourninho is hoping to pip Manchester city to Mangala after learning Varane was unavailable

Chelsea are looking for striking options after Samuel Eto'o was placed on the free transfer list, and are thought to be interested in Lavezzi to come in alongside Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa.

Jose Mourinho also likes Manchester City target Eliaquim Mangala of Porto after being rebuffed in enquiries for Raphael Varane at Real Madrid.