The German international is one of the most in-demand defensive midfielders in the game, as the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all keen on him.
However, the Fichajes.net website claim that the £24 million rated star will start the 2014/15 season at Stamford Bridge.
He is out of contract at the end of next season and Madrid would rather sell him on now than lose him for a bargain price in January, or for nothing next year