Anelka’s Blues future in doubt

Nicolas Anelka’s future at Chelsea has been thrown into doubt after he failed to agree a new deal with the club this week. According to reports, the French striker wants a £40,000-a-week increase on his £80,000-a-week wages but Chelsea are not willing to budge on their offer of a £20,000 increase as they attempt to trim their enormous wage bill. Anelka's current deal runs out in 18 months. This has forced the France star's agent to consider his options and contemplate a move away from Stamford Bridge. Anelka joined Chelsea for £15m from Manchester City two years ago and has since formed one of the most feared strike partnerships in the EPL alongside Didier Drogba.