Unwanted Chelsea new signing to be offered as bait to land hit man

Chelsea will be offering Marko Marin as bait to Bayer Leverkusen in their bid to land Leverkusen’s star striker Andre Schurrle in the summer. Marko Marin has been relegated to the sidelines ever since his move to the West London club from Bundesliga giants Werder Bremen this summer. The German though looks all set for a return to the Bundesliga, atleast initially on loan, so that he can get some much needed playing time. Chelsea have already had more than one bid for Andre Schurrle turned down with Bayer refusing to let their superstar go. The Blues though are now encouraging the Bundesliga team’s interest in Marin in the hope that Leverkusen return the favour in the future. Schurrle has a ‘fixed price’ clause in his contract, which will come into play at the end of the season. The German ace can be sold for a price of 25 million pounds according to the clause. Chelsea continue to be short of quality in the striking department, and are looking to sign the German international to bolster their squad. Bayer Leverkusen meanwhile are in the huntfor a Champions League spot this season and are hence reluctant to let the youngster leave in the winter transfer window.