Andre Villas-Boas hints at player sales

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has hinted that the club could sell key players in January.

Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou have all been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge in the new year.

"If any club comes with an interesting offer, we'll have to consider it," Villas-Boas told reporters.

"But we are proposing to take on the challenge of the six months ahead with these players."

The Blues, who are currently fourth in the Premier League table, host Aston Villa on Saturday.