Rewind a couple of seasons back and the decision to hand N’Golo Kante a bumper new contract with Chelsea would have been a straightforward one.
The French World Cup winner has been a sensational presence at Stamford Bridge since his arrival from Leicester City in 2016. Having been signed for just £30m, Kante has won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and more major honours during his time as a Blue.
That aforementioned fee has proven to be one of the biggest bargains in the entire history of the West London club so it appears unfathomable that Chelsea would let the midfielder wave goodbye for nothing. However, that is a situation that could potentially transpire considering the hesitation over a new contract for the 31-year-old.