Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian could also be considered the long term replacement for Frank Lampard. At 23, he has already represented Brazil, and plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. On 23 August 2007, he signed a 5-year contract with Donetsk for £12 million until 30 June 2012 - so Chelsea could get him on the cheap. He has scored 16 times for Donetsk since 2007 and is one of the most exciting prospects in world football.
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.