Suarez could be a Fab fit for Blues

CHELSEA have already started looking for veteran midfielder Cesc Fabregas’ replacement – with AC Milan stepping up their bid to sign the Spaniard in January.

Blues boss Maurizio Sarri does not want Fabregas, 31, to leave, but he needs more football and is ready to consider offers with his deal expiring this summer.

Chelsea rate Fabregas at £11million and could turn to Barcelona’s ex-Manchester City player Denis Suarez (above) – available for £15m – to fill his boots. NEWCASTLE are ready to swoop for Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris. Toon chief Rafa Benitez was put off by the Greek international’s £10million price tag in the summer but Samaris, 29, (left) – out of contract in June – is cheaper now.