The Bucs have held talks with the Kansas City Chiefs about trading for NFL sack leader Jared Allen.

Allen told FOXSports.com that he anticipates a deal with the Vikings or Bucs could get done prior to next week’s draft.

""It’s a situation that works out best for both sides,” Allen told the website. ""I can go to a team that is competing for a championship right now. The Chiefs can get valuable draft picks to rebuild with.”

Allen said he will visit with the Vikings in Minnesota that weekend and is tentatively scheduled to meet with the Bucs next week. The Jaguars additionally have

Allen, a Pro Bowl defensive end who is the Chiefs’ franchise player, would come with a steep price in terms of salary and draft picks as compensation. A package of first and second-round picks and first and third-round picks have been discussed.

Allen led the NFL with 15.5 sacks final season and has forced 13 fumbles in the past three seasons.

The Bucs have wanted to upgrade their pass rush and took a step in that direction final year by selecting defensive end Gaines Adams.