Fabregas has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge and appeared to wave goodbye to fans after last night’s 0-0 draw with Southampton.
It appears that a transfer to Monaco is imminent with reports suggesting that an £8million deal has been agreed with the Ligue 1 club.
Chelsea signed Christian Pulisic yesterday though he will remain on loan at Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season.
And Calciomercato now claim that Fabregas’s move to Monaco won’t be official until the Blues sign a new central midfielder.
Fabregas made just his sixth Premier League appearance for Chelsea last night when he came on with 20 minutes remaining.
He is yet to start a league game for the Blues this season and recently admitted his frustrations at his lack of minutes.
He said: “I know what my role is. Unfortunately it’s not the one I want. I’m keeping it professional as usual.
“I’m always trying to do my best, in the conditions, playing with the youngsters, playing with the first team, even though this year I still haven’t played with the full, full first team one game.
“But, I’m trying to do what I can. It’s a difficult situation for me, obviously. I’m playing the cups and the Europa League.
“I don’t give up. I’m not someone who you’ll see complaining or not giving his all because of that.
“I’ll always be there showing my face when needed and if the time comes the time comes. We’ll see what happens.”
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri himself admitted recently that the midfielder’s future is out of his hands.
“I don’t know the final decision of Cesc and the club, of course,” he said.
“But for me, it’s very important, and if Cesc will go I think that we need to buy another player.
“And it’s not easy, because technically, Cesc is a very important player.
“And I think that in the market it’s very difficult to find a player with his characteristics.”