Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly dangers angering incoming supervisor Mauricio Pochettino except he ties N'Golo Kante right down to a brand new contract earlier than the summer time switch window opens. The Frenchman has reportedly been provided to Barcelona over the previous few weeks, which may break up Pochettino's splendid midfield contingent forward of subsequent season.

Kante has saved Blues followers in suspense over his plans for the longer term. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay at Stamford Bridge since 2016, however having allowed his contract to wind down, he can go away as a free agent this summer time.

A bottom-half Premier League end and a failure to qualify for subsequent season's Champions League are hardly constructive indicators for Kante to remain in west London. And that is with out factoring within the calibre of proposals he has on the desk.

According to switch insider Gerard Romero, Kante has been 'provided' to Barca in current weeks. The Chelsea star could be a great acquisition for Xavi's facet as they're anticipated to be engaged on a good funds within the switch market.

The stress on Boehly has subsequently ramped up, with time working out earlier than Kante can go away with out Chelsea recouping a penny. The former Leicester City ace has been stricken by harm this season, with a hamstring situation holding him sidelined for six months.

But in response to The Telegraph, Pochettino has 'respect' for the participant as he places collectively plans for his arrival at Stamford Bridge. Senior figures on the Blues reportedly hope that the Argentine's appointment will sway Kante to remain put.

Kovacic reportedly has admirers at Manchester City, whereas Blues academy product Mount is poised to spark a bidding battle between Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, with the Red Devils believed to be in pole place.

Loftus-Cheek, in the meantime, has supposedly piqued the curiosity of Italian giants AC Milan, the place he may be a part of fellow ex-Chelsea outcast Fikayo Tomori find success overseas.