Long-serving skipper John Terry has ended his 20-year association with the club and joined Aston Villa on a one-year deal.

Antonio Conte is on the look-out for ready made leaders who can fill the power vacuum.

And Luiz, who was seen more as a comical figure, during his first spell with the Blues, is in the frame to take the captain’s armband.

The Sun claim the Brazilian, who was instrumental in Chelsea’s title success last term, is the frontrunner for the position.