Chelsea have already lost what could have been a front-runner in the race to inherit Cesar Azpilicueta's captaincy.
The 32-year-old defender, who joined the Blues in 2012 from Marseille for just £7m, faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge with his current deal set to expire in the summer.
Azpilicueta is yet to pen an extension with the west London side and, as it stands, he'll be available via a free transfer at the end of the season.
