Chelsea manager Avram Grant reportedly believes he has beaten Manchester United to the signing of Nicolas Anelka.

The Bolton striker is set to move to Stamford Bridge from Bolton for £10million in January, according to The Sun

Manchester City were also interested in the France international, however Anelka is thought to have an agreement with Bolton where he can join a top four club in next month's transfer window.

Anelka, who signed a new four-year deal at the Reebok Stadium in the summer, previously interested Grant when the Israeli was director of football at Portsmouth.

Chelsea are currently in need of extra firepower with Didier Drogba ruled out until January with a knee injury.

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