Cesc Fabregas' Chelsea future is still far from secure, with AC Milan and Juventus said to be tracking the Spain international.

That's according to Calciomercato.com, where it's suggested that despite a succession of excellent cameo appearances off the substitutes' bench for the Blues, "a summer departure seems to be on the cards."

The two Serie A giants are named as suitors, while Major League Soccer is also noted as a potential destination.

"MLS is an option for him in the future, but as of now, clubs like Milan or Juve view him as the perfect player for their midfield," the report stated.

The man himself recently said in a YouTube interview with Natacha Tannous (h/t Josh Wright of WhoScored.com) that MLS football does appeal to him.

"Once I don't think I can play in Europe, my plan at the moment is to go to the United States," the Chelsea man said when quizzed on a possible switch to China. "But you never know."

Fabregas showed his worth to the Chelsea cause again on Saturday against former club Arsenal, netting the third goal in a 3-1 win.

These numbers from Squawka Football show just how much of an impression he's made when on the field:

Fabregas is still a tremendous footballer. Technically, the 29-year-old remains among the best in the Premier League, while his composure on the ball and eye for a pass have made him tough for defenders to cope with when he's introduced into matches with the clock ticking down.

Even so, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's decision to keep Fabregas on the bench for the majority of the season must be galling for the player. As such, it'd be no surprise if he were to move on at the end of the campaign.

The Blues will likely not want to lose him, as Fabregas has class and experience in abundance. But the chance to feature more frequently with Juventus or Milan, or perhaps embark on a new chapter in the United States, must be appealing to the playmaker.

Chelsea Close in on Hakan Calhanoglu

According to Turkish-Football (h/t Alex Harris of the Daily Star), Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Hakan Calhanoglu from Bayer Leverkusen.

Per Harris, the man himself told Fanatik he hopes to be donning the iconic blue strip next season. "God willing, I will be a Chelsea player next season," he said. "There are also a number of other clubs interested in signing me."

Calhanoglu is serving a four-month ban because of a breach of contract, meaning he will not play again this season. 

While that's a huge blow for the 22-year-old, his talent is beyond dispute, having made significant strides since joining Leverkusen in 2014. Here's a look at what he could potentially add to Conte's side:

The Turkey international would be a smart acquisition for the Blues, as he can play in various positions and has the quality to make a positive impact on the game in the final third.

Per WhoScored.com, Calhanoglu's biggest asset is his skill in dead-ball situations:

Conte's team has operated with a fluid front three in recent months, with Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and Pedro especially impressive. With Willian also battling for a spot in the side, Calhanoglu would have his work cut out to get regular starts if he moved to Stamford Bridge.

Even so, the Blues are certain to be involved in the UEFA Champions League next season and will need more depth in different areas of their squad. Calhanoglu would be an intelligent purchase with that in mind.