The Chelsea No.10 shirt may become available once again this summer with the current owner on course to leave ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Losing Eden Hazard to Real Madrid 12 months ago as he finally signed for Real Madrid, Willian inherited the famous number after previously wearing No.22 since his move to the club from Anzhi Makhachkala back in 2013.

A key part of Frank Lampard’s side over the course of the campaign, the Brazilian is out of contract this summer and it appears his time at Stamford Bridge will come to an end.

The 31-year-old wants a long-term deal to extend his stay in west London but the fact the Blues are not prepared to table an offer of more than two years means he is likely to look elsewhere.

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Willian and his family love living in the capital and there’s the possibility that he could remain in the city amid links with both Arsenal and Tottenham.

One thing you can guarantee if he does cut his ties with the club this summer is that a number of players will be keen on becoming the club’s

But who could follow in the footsteps of Hazard, Juan Mata and Joe Cole by taking on the famous number? football.london takes a look at seven options if the number does become available for the second time in the space of a year.

Lampard has already strengthened for next season with the addition of Ziyech from Ajax.

The Moroccan international has made a huge impression in the Eredivisie over the past few years and now he has the chance to do likewise in the top flight.