Chelsea star Petr Cech is set to leave the club this summer and has opened talks with Besiktas over a potential move, according to reports from ESPN.

Cech has been made to play second-fiddle at Stamford Bridge following the return of Thibaut Courtois from Altetico Madrid last summer, which has seen him only play six Premier League games this season.

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The 32-year-old’s situation has therefore alerted many interested clubs, with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and even Real Madrid all keen on his services.

However, Blues manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that he wants the Czech Republic captain to stay, and is extremely reluctant to let him join a rival club, even one in the Champions League.

Mourinho said: “One thing is Jose Mourinho and another is Mr Abramovich and another thing is the board because the board includes a little bit of me, a little bit of other people.

“But if it was me, if it was my decision, my decision is Petr to stay. After that, second point to go but not in England. The option I don’t want is for him to go to an English club.

“But, I repeat, I am just the manager and he means so much for this club and what he did in this club I think he deserves everything from this club.

“If the club decision is different to mine, I will accept with all the respect.”

Turkish club Besiktas have therefore become front-runners for his signature, with the two clubs previously doing business in regards to the transfer of Demba Ba.

“I have been in contact with Besiktas — we are in talks,” Cech’s agent Viktor Kolar said. “Turkey is a choice for Cech, but we will decide when the league is over.”

Cech has been Chelsea’s number-one ever since his move from Rennes back in the summer of 2004, winning four league titles.

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