It was a season of superiority for Chelsea in the Premier League as they stormed to a fourth title success and first since 2010; ending the campaign eight points better off than their nearest rivals Manchester City.

While the defence played a massive part in this success; particularly in the second part of the season, the Blues attacking prowess also went along way to ensuring the trophy headed back to Stamford Bridge last month.

Diego Costa was pivotal to the team, spearheading the attack and leading the line brilliantly grabbing 20 league goals; an achievement that earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

However ongoing injury problems to the former Atletico Madrid star have become an issue for the Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, and with preparations for next season already underway reports suggest a new striker could well be on their way to newly crowned champions.

Unable to rely on Costa, and with Didier Drogba leaving the club this summer; a lack of options in attack leaves the Blues with little choice but to bolster their front line.

But the impending arrival of a world class striker; perhaps Gonzalo Higuain who continues to be linked with a £30m switch to West London, could well spell the end of one man’s career at Chelsea with Loic Remy facing a big decision over his future.

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The Frenchman certainly proved to be a useful part of the squad when called upon, popping up with some crucial goals during the season. But the problem for the Frenchman in playing second fiddle to Costa was that these opportunities to impress were limited.

He will most probably remain below Costa in the pecking order, and should someone of Higuain’s calibre also join the Blues then it’s hard to see Remy’s time on the pitch increasing.

A striker of Remy’s quality needs to be playing week in week out and having proven himself at QPR, Newcastle and Chelsea; scoring goals on a regular basis, he has to consider a summer move to a side that can guarantee him this luxury.

Having made just seven league starts; six goals and nine in all competitions still marked a decent return and it’s no surprise to see plenty of clubs linked with a swoop for the 28-year-old.

The likes of Swansea City, Southampton and Crystal Palace are all believed to be interested in Remy, and for the benefit of his career he really should be looking to move on.

He may well be facing the prospect of playing for a team with less chance of winning trophies, but he can leave safe in the knowledge that he has a Premier League medal under his belt and has to have the attitude that regular first-team football is the priority at this stage in his career.

Southampton could certainly be an attractive option having secured European football next season and with even greater ambitions for the future they appear to be the perfect match.

But with next summer’s European Championships firmly on the horizon, his participation at the competition in his native France could rely on whether or not he leaves Chelsea, regardless of where he ends up.

He certainly has the ability to fire 15, 20 or even more goals given the chance next term; something that would give him the best platform to enjoy a successful summer at international level.

Remy could well decide he wants to stay at Chelsea and challenge for his place in the team; a result that would certainly please Mourinho having shown he is a great striker to be able to call upon.

But realistically he has to realise being the third choice centre forward means much of his season will be spent on the bench, and sadly leaving the Bridge is the only way he can ensure he gets the opportunity to flourish and continue scoring goals.

Clinical Premier League goalscorers aren’t always easy to find, ensuring it promises to be an interesting race for Remy’s signature over the coming weeks. And for those clubs involved it looks a great race to win.

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