Who could be the long-term successor for Chelsea captain John Terry?
Recent reports in the Daily Star are claiming that Chelsea are considering a £24m January transfer window bid for Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, as a replacement for captain John Terry, 33.
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The time is coming where the Blues will have to do the unthinkable, and replace their long-time leader, who is coming towards the end of an outstanding career, which has seen him win three Premier League titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League.
CaughtOffside has named eight stars the Blues should consider when their skipper retires…
8) Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad)
One-time Spanish international, who has played almost 100 league games for his club side, despite still being just 23.
7) Aymen Abdennour (AS Monaco)
Tunisian international, 25, who joined the French giants from Toulouse this summer after a successful loan spell.
6) Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)
Exciting 18-year-old Chelsea prospect, who made his Blues debut during Tuesday’s Capital One Cup victory over Shrewsbury.
5) Leandro Castan (Roma)
Brazilian international, 27, who has been a key part of Roma’s success over the last 18 months, having signed from Corinthians in 2012.
4) Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
Former Manchester United youth team product, with bags of experience at the top level of European football. World Cup winner with Spain in 2010.
3) Kurt Zouma (Chelsea)
French youth team international, 20, who made his Premier League debut earlier this year, and has also featured in the cup competitions – has looked impressive.
2) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the 21-year-old French international, who he worked with during his time in Madrid, and has previously admitted that he’d love to bring the player to Stamford Bridge.
1) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)
The 20-year-old French youth team international has already played in excess of 50 La Liga games, and is likely to attract attention from across Europe.
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