Chelsea have made a formal approach to Newcastle United for Cheik Tiote.
The London Evening Standard says Chelsea have made an official enquiry to Newcastle over Tiote as they step up their search for a replacement for the injured Michael Essien.
It is believed Newcastle will demand £15m for the Ivory Coast international, a fee Chelsea will be prepared to pay because of his age and potential.
Andre Villas-Boas has made signing a combative midfielder a priority following Essien's injury with Porto's Joao Moutinho and West Ham's Scott Parker also on the list of potential targets.
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