Chelsea transfer news: Cesc Fabregas set to make his final appearance for the Blues in FA Cup third round tie against Nottingham Forest

Chelsea transfer news: Cesc Fabregas set to make his final appearance for the Blues in FA Cup third round tie against Nottingham Forest
Cesc Fabregas is set to make his final appearance for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Saturday.The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with the Spaniard closing to agreeing a deal to sign for France giants Monaco this month.3

Cesc Fabregas looks set to leave Chelsea this month

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The midfielder is closing in on a move to Ligue 1 giants Monaco

Its expected that popular midfielder will make his final bow for the Blues in their third round tie against the Championship side this weekend.The former Arsenal has struggled for first-team opportunities this season, being restricted to just six appearances in the Premier League under Maurizio Sarri.However, the Italian had expressed a desire for Fabregas to remain in west London and put pen-to-paper on a new deal – but it appears that wish has fallen on deaf ears.When he was recently quizzed about Fabregas future, Sarri said: “In this position we have only two players, Jorginho and Fabregas, so for me it would be really a problem without Cesc.getty3

Sarri wanted Fabregas, left, to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge

“I want him to stay, I don’t know the final decision of Cesc and the club of course.“But for me it’s very important and if Cesc will go I think that we need to buy another player, and it’s not easy because, technically, Cesc is a very important player.“And I think that in the market it’s very difficult to find a player with his characteristics.”The Blues return to Premier League action on January 12 when they entertain a struggling Newcastle side.

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