Chelsea to offload Cesc Fabregas

Chelsea will listen to offers for former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas. The Spaniard appeared in all but one league game for the Blues last term.

The Times reports that the 29-year-old could be heading for a surprise exit from Stamford Bridge with Antonio Conte in favour of a more robust midfielder.

Conte is expected to play a 4-4-2 formation at his new club, and suggestions are Fabregas will not be part of the starting line-up next season.

The Spain international is thought to lack the physical strength required to fulfill the central midfield role under the Italian coach.

Fabregas was part of Vicente Des Bosque's team that were eliminated by Italy in the round of 16 of Euro 2016. He has appeared in 94 games for the West London giants since his move from Barcelona in 2014.