Bolton want £15million for the French striker but Chelsea has so far just had a £12million bid rejected.
Anelka’s advisor Doug Pingisi said: “Nico really wants to join Chelsea. He’s waited years for an opportunity like this.
“Knowing he is top of Chelsea’s wanted list has not left him unmoved.
“It is very important for Nico to join a club that’ll enable him to play at the highest level once more.”