Marseille to step up Salomon Kalou chase

French club Marseille are ready to step up their pursuit of Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou.

The Ligue 1 side will be allowed to contact the player directly in the January transfer window.

However, a loan deal could be made before any permanent switch, according to talkSPORT.

The 26-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer, remained coy when recently asked about a possible move across the Channel.