In light of renewed speculation linking Cesc Fabregas with a loan move from Chelsea to AC Milan in January, ESPN FC takes a look at how a temporary switch would suit both parties.
PROS
He'd get to play regularly and show his quality -- A rocky last 18 months have made it easy to forget just how good Fabregas is. He remains one of the most creative midfielders of his generation, capable of regularly executing passes that many other footballers never even see. He needs a team and manager who value his qualities more than they worry about his athletic limitations and the slower, more technical, style of Serie A seems like a good fit.