Five possible destinations for sparkling Germany star Sami Khedira

Chelsea’s need for Khedira would depend on where Mourinho plans to deploy Fabregas, with the Blues boss typically favouring two strong, hardworking midfielders behind his main playmaker. If the Spaniard is to compete with Oscar for a role behind the striker, Khedira could slot in excellently alongside Nemanja Matic.

However, if the Portuguese tactician intends to surprise spectators with a more gung-ho approach, and allow Fabregas or Oscar to play in a deeper creative role, it is likely Khedira would just be trading one bench for another.

Manchester United

With Louis van Gaal unable to make a move for injured Roma star Kevin Strootman, he could do worse than opt for Khedira, as he attempts to add both star quality and depth to the Red Devils’ lacklustre midfield.

Current Clockwork Orange coach van Gaal, who will join United after the World Cup, praised sidelined Strootman for bringing “balance” to the national side, and Khedira could do the same, operating in a box-to-box role in tandem with Ander Herrara. The dynamism of that duo would refresh a stagnant Red Devils team, who are 9/2 to win the Premier League, adding much needed mobility in the middle after years of Michael Carrick’s more languid style.

Napoli

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez seems keen to bolster his central midfield options ahead of the new campaign, and is already rumoured to be returning to Anfield to prise Lucas Leiva from Brendan Rodgers’ Reds.

Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin, Manchester City man Javi Garcia and Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons are also linked to the Serie A side, with Benitez clearly seeking to find a new partner for Switzerland skipper Gokhan Inler.

The former Liverpool boss has always favoured a solid base in midfield, and will be looking to build on a successful season, in which Napoli secured a third place league finish. With Khedira and Inler holding down the fort, Marek Hamsik, Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne would be allowed greater freedom to wreak havoc in the final third.

Real Madrid

Despite clubs queuing to snap up Khedira, the energetic midfielder could still decide to stay on in Spain. Ancelotti now favours a central pairing of Luka Modric and Xabi Alonso, but after a disastrous World Cup, there is a concern that the Spaniard’s confidence will be in ruins.

Coupled with Alonso’s advancing age, and the still relatively inexperienced Asier Illarramendi, Madrid would be rash to relieve Khedira of his services before arranging for an adequate replacement.

If a muted move for Juventus starlet Paul Pogba begins to unfold, the Germany midfielder would be wise to move on, but after a successful World Cup campaign, Khedira has proven he still has plenty to offer his current club.