Potential 2019 Free Transfers XI

#6 CM - Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Chelsea FC v Perth Glory

His name is inextricably attached to the Premier League. The La Masia graduate has been around since the mid-2000s, had a short stint at Barcelona, before returning to win the Premier League and FA Cup with Chelsea.

In the wake of a tough preseason and an injury-plagued 2018/19, Cesc Fabregas, a key element under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, now finds himself observing from the sidelines in the Maurizio Sarri regime.

Chelsea's midfield trio of Jorginho, Kante and Kovacic have thrived in his absence, and even when he recovers, the midfield metronome will either have to take a pay cut and fight his way back -- which remains uncertain given Sarri's philosophy of aggressive pressing -- or continue his adventure elsewhere.

At 31, Cesc Fabregas's leadership qualities and enviable experience in the middle of the park imply he's still a hot commodity, and would easily slot in as a key player elsewhere should Chelsea decide against extending his contract.