Cesc Fabregas's time at Chelsea may be coming to an end - but the Spaniard will have no trouble finding a new club in Italy, with AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan all reportedly interested in his signature.
A report in the Mirror says that the 29-year-old, who has found himself down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under Antonio Conte, will spark an Italian tug-of-war as his second Premier League exit looms.
Fabregas' influence at Chelsea has been dramatically reduced to bit-part cameos in games, coming on as a late substitute during the 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool on Friday.
Now, the Spain international - who wants to play a major role in his country's World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign - is eager to be playing regular football if he is to be considered.
AC Milan failed in a bid to sign the former Barcelona playmaker in the summer and it is believed any potential deal with the Rossoneri hinges on Silvio Berlusconi's sale of the club to a Chinese consortium. If the deal goes through, as planned, Milan will have the injection of cash required to afford Fabregas.
However, they will be challenged by current Serie A champions Juventus and Inter Milan, the former of which may be an especially attractive prospect for the player.
.@PaulInce highlights the need for Cesc Fabregas in Antonio Conte's @ChelseaFC side after defeat to #LFC. #PLTonight https://t.co/PsyyKIkcMa
Conte previously insisted Fabregas remains a part of his plans at Chelsea - and will play him when he 'deserves to play.'
"Cesc is in my plans and in Chelsea's plans. We all know Cesc as a fantastic player. I see him in every training session with great work rate.
"If he continues in this way, it'll be very difficult for me to choose my midfield. But I want this, putting many doubts in my mind over choosing someone else."
Reports in English media are again linking Cesc Fabregas with a January transfer to Serie A. pic.twitter.com/HqbP8dENcS