Chelsea move has appeal to Anelka

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The France forward signed a new four-year contract earlier this season but his superb form this campaign - where he has already scored 10 goals - has seen him heavily linked to a move to a bigger club.

"The chairmen (of Bolton and Chelsea) are discussing it," Anelka told French sports daily L'Equipe. "I really hope it happens - and especially that I am eligible to play in the Champions League.

"But until the contract is signed and I am presented to the press in my new shirt, nothing is done."

The former Arsenal striker has also been linked with a return to Manchester City where he played from 2002-05 and the 28-year-old insists that would not be a step backwards.

"I want to go to a bigger club and that's what City have become under a manager such as (Sven-Goran) Eriksson, who I was ready to join in 1999 at Lazio," added Anelka.

"Staying at Bolton, where I am very happy, wouldn't be a punishment either."