Monaco midfielder Cesc Fabregas has warned former club Chelsea off Aurelien Tchouameni.

The combative central midfielder has impressed scouts across Europe after an outstanding breakthrough season at Monaco, where he made 42 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals.

In a fans Q&A online, Cesc was asked: "Will Tchouameni be a good signing for Chelsea? What are his strengths?"

Fabregas' response read: "He has the potential to be the complete midfielder. Modern midfield player, but we need him still... sorry," followed by a winking emoji.