Maurizio Sarri identifies two players to replace Cesc Fabregas

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he wants to sign a replacement for Cesc Fabregas. The player has been linked with a move to Monaco and seems to be excited to join Thierry Henry in the south of France. Reportedly, Fabregas has agreed personal terms, though Chelsea are believed to be holding out for as much as £10m for the 31-year-old. Reports suggest they are already lining up replacement, with Nicolo Barela and Leandro Paredes the two players that are possible to replace Fabregas. Chelsea boss feels the squad must be replenished to accommodate his exit – though refused to name any targets. "I don’t want to speak about players of other teams,’ said the Italian when asked about rumoured interest in Cagliari midfielder Barella. “If Cesc wants to go then we need a replacement. I don’t know the situation of Loftus-Cheek, if it is serious. Without Cesc we are only five, we need a replacement.”

Maurizio Sarri reveals major change he would make to Chelsea’s transfer policy