Chelsea could make a double transfer swoop for two young midfielders if Jorginho does not sign a contract extension at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle have registered a strong interest in the 31-year-old, with France Under-21s midfielders Khephren Thuram, of Nice, and Borussia Monchengladbach's Kouadio Kone identified as two potential Jorginho replacements.
Todd Boehly has seemingly already begun his significant midfield revamp with Chelsea pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica with the Blues ready to pay his £105million release clause, but football.london understands the club are willing to pay above that fee to secure him, if they can agree favourable terms.
Exits at the end of their respective contracts for both Jorginho and N'Golo Kante seemed likely but significant developments occurred in the past week which could see the duo remain in west London beyond June 2023.
