Chelsea may have been handed a huge boost to their midfield ranks as N'Golo Kante is said to be "close" to signing a brand new contract at Stamford Bridge. It comes as there has been doubt over the future of the Frenchman heading into the final few months of his current deal.
The 31-year-old has been an influential member of the side since joining from Leicester, but his impact has dwindled in recent seasons. Injuries have started to become a consistent issue for Kante, putting him out of action for months at a time that has been far from useful to those in charge of the squad.
A huge boost has been handed to under fire boss Graham Potter recently as the two-time Premier League winner made a return to training on Monday. Injury problems have coincided with a downturn in form under the manager, so there will be hopes that a fresh squad will see form bounce back.
