According to reports from Don Balon, Manchester United legend and Valencia manager Gary Neville could launch an audacious swoop for troubled Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas in January.
The Spain international was an integral part of the Blues’ 2014/15 title campaign, notching up three goals and 18 assists in 33 appearances as the west London club claimed their fourth Premier League crown.
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But the playmaking midfielder has desperately struggled for form this season and resultantly been dealt his fair share of criticism for Chelsea’s miraculous slump to 16th in the Premier League table – which cost Jose Mourinho his job at Stamford Bridge boss yesterday afternoon.
Spanish publication Don Balon claim the 28-year-old, struggling striker Diego Costa and summer signing Pedro have all been told they can leave the club, with Valencia particularly keen on Fabregas.
Although Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend and member of the fabled ‘Class of ’92”, is only a temporary appointment at the Mestalla, he’s keen to make additions in January to boost Valencia’s chances of Champions League qualification. They’re currently seven points off a top four spot.