Central midfielders
Nemanja Matic – KEEP
Re-signed from Benfica in January just two-and-a-half years after the Blues had sold the Serbian and has justified his tag of being one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe.
Josh McEachran – SELL
Although still only 21-years-old the Englishman looks unlikely to ever be good enough to cut it at the very top, although does meet the club’s homegrown quota.
John Obi Mikel – SELL
Has never really justified all the trouble that the Nigeria international was part of during his controversial transfer in 2006 and the West London outfit should cash in.
Ramires – KEEP
A versatile midfielder who has a workmanlike approach and following the departure of Frank Lampard could well play an even more significant role.
Oriol Romeu – KEEP
Spent last year on-loan with Valencia and at 22-years-old is ready to be given a chance at the club who signed him two years ago.
Marco van Ginkel – KEEP
Had a difficult first 12 months in England following a 2013 transfer due to a cruciate ligament injury and the Dutchman will be wanting to prove himself.
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