Chelsea are approaching a crossroads regarding their options in central midfield. Whilst N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have both been outstanding servants the Blues must start planning for a future without them.
Both players are in their 30s so the club must have an eye on younger talent to replace them. Kante and Jorginho are also out of contract next summer and the Blues face a real dilemma as to whether to cash in on their ageing stars, or offer them new deals.
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has often been mooted as a player who could be Kante’s long-term replacement. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the best young players in Europe over the last two seasons and, would offer the kind of longevity that Chelsea currently lack in the middle of the park.
