Miralem Pjanic plays down Chelsea move

Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic has admitted that he is "flattered" to be linked with Chelsea, but has played down reports of a move to the European champions.

It had been reported that Chelsea were preparing a move for the 22-year-old to replace Frank Lampard, who is expected to depart Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season.

"I am flattered to be linked with a team such as Chelsea, a European Cup winner, but I have a contract here at Roma," Pjanic told reporters.

"Could I replace Frank Lampard? He is a legend there. He has done so much for the club and I hope to achieve such feats myself one day."

According to various reports, Pjanic could be available for as little as £12m.