Adebayor identified as Chelsea potential January signing

Emmanuel Adebayor has reportedly emerged as a shock potential target for Chelsea in the current transfer window.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea’s dearth in attacking options could lead them to look to the former Tottenham Hotspur man to provide cover for Diego Costa.

Both Radamel Falcao and Lois Remy have struggled with injuries this season, leaving Costa to lead the line in all but four league games – three of which he was suspended for.

There is still no return date set for Falcao, as his disastrous, injury-hit spell at Stamford Bridge looks set to continue.

The Columbian has made just one start in the league for the club and has not featured since October, with the former Atletico Madrid man having scored one Chelsea goal.