Chelsea are understood to have set an asking price for Filipe Luis as the Brazil left-back heads towards the exit door this summer, he isn’t the only Blues star to be linked with an exit from the club…
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The defender has been heavily linked with a move back to Spain, where Atletico Madrid would love to take him back, and according to The Sun, a fee of £14.25 million would be enough to acquire the full-back’s services.
However, the Selecao star and former La Liga winner isn’t the only Pensioners player set to be dumped by Jose Mourinho this summer. Petr Cech has already been offloaded, and several other names could be set to join him in the departure lounge.
In this feature, we present five players who could also follow the 29-year-old out of the door over the coming weeks and months.
John Obi Mikel
Admittedly, injuries played their part last term, but it’s hard to deny that Mikel has become a peripheral figure at Chelsea this season.
The midfielder can hardly hope for a starting berth considering Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas’s excellent understanding in the heart of the park, and he has been heavily linked with a move away from West London.
Fenerbahce are believed to be keen on his services, while he is also being considered by UAE giants Al Ain.
Loic Remy
Loic Remy has reportedly grown unhappy with his lack of minutes at Chelsea, and the imminent arrival of Radamel Falcao threatens to further reduce his playing time.
The France international has been linked with a return to France, while London pair Crystal Palace and West Ham United are also understood to be watching developments closely.
Oscar
Oscar has enjoyed a hot-and-cold relationship with Jose Mourinho, and while the playmaker enjoyed a return to form last year, the Brazilian can be considered an ‘expendable’ resource for the Portugal coach.
With Chelsea keen on Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who is yet to agree terms with Barcelona, could Mourinho still use the Selecao star as a makeweight in a deal to bring the France powerhouse to London?
Juan Cuadrado
It hasn’t worked out for Juan Cuadrado at Chelsea, the versatile operator ought to have brought pace and inventiveness to the wide areas, but he has struggled to assert himself at Stamford Bridge.
The Colombia international has been linked with a move to Juventus this summer, and the £27 million flop may well desire a return to Serie A and an escape from his Stamford Bridge woe.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah, like Cuadrado, is another player whose fortunes in Italy have come in smiling contrast to his disappointment in England.
The Egypt forward was given scant opportunity to impress at Stamford Bridge, but starred on loan at Fiorentina last term.
The Viola are keen to bring the player back to Tuscany, while Inter Milan have also been linked to his signature.