Chelsea have agreed terms with Shanghai Shenhua for the sale of Nicolas Anelka in January’s transfer window.

Nicolas Anelka will leave Chelsea for Shanghai Shenhua next month on a two-year contract, according to the Chinese Super League club.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed suggestions he has tried to change too much, too soon at Chelsea as he ponders whether to stick or twist for tomorrow’s crunch Barclays Premier League with Manchester City.