5 replacements for Gary Cahill at Chelsea

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Gary Cahill could be moved on in the summer

#3 Stefan de Vrij

SS Lazio v SSC Napoli - Serie A
De Vrij has been with Lazio since 2014

Stefan De Vrij is someone who has gone under the radar during his time with Lazio but there have been instances where his name has been linked with other big clubs.

He joined Lazio in 2014, following his impressive performances with Feyenoord and the Dutch national team in the World Cup. Since his arrival in the Italian capital, De Vrij has been a mainstay in the squad.

One of the first names on the teamsheet, the Dutchman has also shown his leadership skills in defence. A ball-playing defender who is excellent at aerial duels and interceptions is something that Chelsea can prosper with due to the advantage in height that he possesses.

At just 25 years of age, De Vrij has a release clause of just £22m but looks set to sign a new contract at Lazio, as per The Sun. He will be a target for many clubs since he has expressed his desire to leave the club in the summer and Chelsea should be one of the clubs that should enter the race to get his signature.

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