Former Chelsea captain John Terry believes Mason Mount should wear the armband next should Cesar Azpilicueta depart the club.

Spanish defender Azpilicueta is out of contract in a few months and Barcelona are pushing hard to secure his signature.

There are several senior members in the Chelsea squad who could succeed Azpilicueta, but Terry thinks 23-year-old Mount is ready for the role.

Asked about Azpilicueta's reign as captain and his potential successor, Terry told alibendertv: 'He [Azpilicueta] has been superb and as you said, there are many ways to skin a cat.

"He does it differently. His performances first and foremost have to speak for themselves, and they certainly do that.

"When your captain it's important that you are a consistent performer, week in and week out. You give a solid seven or eight out of 10 every week. He does that for the group.

"And again, he is that example for everyone else to follow. I love what he does but I think the progression from that would probably lead itself to Mason for me.

"I think Mason has got the ability to go on and I think he's capable of grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck if we need to.

"The Chelsea fans relate to him. He is Chelsea through and through. His family are as well. I would personally love to see Mason take it."