5 Chelsea players who could leave in January

#2 Cesc Fabregas

Fabregas is a World Cup and two-time European Cup winner, though his Chelsea future is uncertain

The former Arsenal and Barcelona creative midfielder has enjoyed an excellent four-year spell with the Blues.

Two Premier League titles, FA Cup and a League Cup trophy in west London, he quickly became one of the first names on the team sheet every week under Jose Mourinho's management as the Portuguese was a huge admirer of the Spaniard's quality in the final third. He has made 183 appearances to date, scoring 21 goals and creating 55 assists besides.

Currently sidelined through injury, N'Golo Kanté is building a good relationship with summer acquisition Jorginho, while Mateo Kovacic (on-loan from Real Madrid) could partner the pair to combine as a midfield trio as the weeks progress. Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both bullish about their chances of breaking into the Blues midfield on a regular basis, meaning it is increasingly tough to see where Fabregas fits in among all of this.

With a more attacking and fast-paced style under Sarri, it could be time for the 31-year-old maestro to bid farewell to the Blues and find a new home soon.