5 potential replacements for Willian at Chelsea

#3 Nabil Fekir (Olympique Lyon)

The Lyon captain could offer better creativity

The heart and soul of Les Gones, Fekir has not had a great start to the season. Following his limited participation in Les Bleus' World Cup-winning campaign, the failed transfer to Liverpool seems to have affected his game (coupled with injuries).

However, his display in Lyon's shock win over Manchester City in the Champions League has served as a reminder of his quality. Creative, clinical, intelligent and an absolute joy to watch, he was brilliant for Lyon last season.

In Bruno Genesio's side, Fekir is the creative fulcrum that always looks to play on the front foot with pacy, skillful forwards Bernard Cornet, Memphis Depay and others. In a Chelsea team with an emphasis on moving the ball quickly, Fekir could be brilliant. Able to drift to the wings or play centrally, he could form a great partnership with Hazard as his passing could be key to opening up opposing defences, unlike Willian who relies too much on pace and running instead of creativity.

How much he would cost isn't clear but Lyon reportedly accepted a £52.5m offer for the French international from Liverpool. He could cost less depending on the Blues' determination to get him in.