Yossi Benayoun poised to leave Chelsea

11 April 2012

Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun looks set to leave Stamford Bridge as the transfer deadline approaches.

Benayoun has seen just one minute of action for the Blues this season and looks to be surplus to requirements following the arrival of fellow midfielder Juan Mata from Valencia.

It has been reported that Benayoun would be included in an offer from the Blues for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric and Newcastle have also been linked with the Israel captain, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool last summer on a free transfer.

Benayoun wrote on Twitter yesterday: "negotiating with several team (sic) ...news soon."

The playmaker was restricted to 10 appearances for the club last season due to an Achilles injury, which kept him out for six months.

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