Chelsea Transfers: 5 Midfield Replacements For Juan Mata

3. Marouane Fellaini

The Everton midfielder has been on Chelsea's radar for some time now but has also been linked with moves to Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United, who will be managed next season by ex-Toffee's boss David Moyes. The Belgian international has a much-publicised £23 million release clause built into his contract, making him a relatively cheap target for his suitors when compared to other options on the transfer market. In February, the 25-year old issued a "come and get me" plea to the Europa League champions.
€œIf Chelsea want to sign me, then they need to come forward with a bid for me. I have heard about Chelsea€™s interest but I€™ve honestly not spoken to them."
Fellaini has drawn comparisons to Blues' legend Frank Lampard in that he can play offensively and defensively and is also a combative box-to-box midfielder. He scored 11 times for Everton last season and was named Premier League Player of the Month last November.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.