Five Transfers We Expect To Be Wrapped Up By Next Week, With Liverpool & Arsenal Deals

3) Cesc Fabregas – Barcelona to Chelsea

Chelsea have released Frank Lampard on a free transfer, and will need to sign a top level replacement in central midfield. Fabregas is available, and although the Blues face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and both Manchester clubs – their financial clout and need for the player could see them move quickly to snap him up.