Paulo Ferreira
Once one of Chelsea’s most reliable players, he’s now seen his opportunities dwindle and has made just the one appearance this season. At 34, he’s now in the twilight of a successful career, but is also on big money, no doubt. He could offer a club somewhere else another year, or he could move into coaching as he has the experience, but one thing is for sure; he’s taking up space on the team sheet. Chelsea will want to make a fresh assault on the title next year and it’s hard to imagine that Ferreira will be a part of that. Unlikely to be offered a new contract when his current one ends this summer.
Gael Kakuta
A player who once caused so much controversy, many wondered if he was worth the trouble. Four years on and the answer to that is looking like a no. He’s spent more time out on loan than at Chelsea with the likes of Fulham, Bolton, Dijon and currently Vitesse taking him on short term deals. At a club like Chelsea, where it’s common to send young players out on loan to cut their teeth, a buzz will usually follow them. Sadly, there has been no buzz surrounding Kakuta and a small fee for the Frenchman would be most welcome.