Chelsea are struggling to convince Nicolo Barella to join the club.

According to the Evening Standard, the player is the one the Blues want to replace Cesc Fabregas.

The Spaniard is set for a switch to Monaco this month.

But the 21-year-old Barella is in fine form with Cagliari and he is worried that he would not get the necessary game time at Stamford Bridge.

He has started 18 Serie A games in central midfield this season.

A possible move for Barella would cost Chelsea roughly £45 million.