2- Daniele De Rossi- Roma
De Rossi has been regarded as one of European footballs most effective defensive midfielders and has been at the heart of Roma’s midfield for many years now. However, the Italian could be leaving the club this summer following a difficult 2012/2013 season in the Italian capital. De Rossi fell out spectacularly with the clubs former manager and spent most of last season on the bench, very unusual for a player who is used to be at the centre of things for Roma. It could be time for De Rossi to move on, with Italy’s national coach Cesare Prandelli telling the player that it maybe time to move away from Rome. Chelsea are thought to be very interested in signing the midfielder, with Jose Mourinho thought to be a big fan of De Rossi. Reports suggest that Mourinho has tried to sign De Rossi twice before, while he was at Inter Milan and then Real Madrid but the Italian turned him down. That is unlikely to happen this summer, with reports suggesting that De Rossi is eager to link up with the Portuguese coach. Roma also appear to be ready to let their star player go as they have recently signed a ready made replacement in the form of Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman. De Rossi maybe 29 but he is still an excellent midfielder and could be the core of Mourinho’s next great Chelsea team.