De Rossi is reported to be on Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti’s shortlist of transfer targets that can help them when several key players leave for the African Cup of Nations.
Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Salomon Kalou and John Obi Mikel are all expected to be away for four Premier League games, two rounds of the FA Cup and both legs of the Carling Cup semi-final due to the African Cup of Nations.
De Rossi could cost Chelsea between £10-15million, according to reports.
