Chelsea intend to sell Cesc Fabregas to Italy this January.

The Sunday Express says Fabregas, 29, is willing to fight for his place but is too lightweight for manager Antonio Conte, who has increased the work rate of his midfielders since taking over.

Conte is ready to listen to offers from abroad for Fabregas but has made it clear that he is unlikely to let him leave for another Premier League club.

But the former Barcelona and Arsenal man attracted plenty of interest from Italy last summer and AC Milan are still keen on signing him.

But Juventus are also keeping a close eye on developments in West London and will almost certainly rival any offer from Milan.