The Football Transfer Tavern is busy tonight as Chelsea supporters take their places ahead of the teatime kick-off away at Aston Villa.

Jose Mourinho’s side are looking to further extend their lead at the top of the league with closest rivals Liverpool heading to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United tomorrow, in a match they often lose.

Before the match kicks off, talkSPORT bring claims to punters that Lazio midfielder Senad Lulic could be the next arrival at Stamford Bridge with the Bosnian ready to depart Serie A.

It is believed that the Blues have been keeping tabs on the 28-year-old for the past few seasons, ever since Lulic joined Lazio from Young Boys in 2011.

Lulic, who is expected to star for Bosnia at the upcoming World Cup, could be available for around £9 million despite his contract not actually expiring until 2017.

However Chelsea could yet face competition from Inter Milan and Juventus who are also interested in the talented midfield schemer.