But after being voted the Ligue 1 ‘Flop of the Year’ by fans across the continent, a route away from the French capital may well be in the offing.
Aged just 31, seemingly out of favour at the Parc des Princes and with the Blues requiring midfield reinforcements, a move for the Reds legend would be a good deal for all parties.
Marquinhos
Chelsea’s desire to sign a centre-back is arguably the worst kept secret of the transfer window having lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers this summer.
Jules Kounde and Matthijs de Ligt have been the two most-linked replacements, although at fees of around £70million each, a deal may be hard to come by.
That may lead to one of the duo not being signed, thus opening the door for another centre-back to be shortlisted and sought after.
And with Marquinhos’ contract up in two years’ time, Chelsea may bide their time before bringing in the Brazilian on a cut-price deal next summer.
