Important Chelsea ace ‘in line’ for new deal as the Blues suffer injury setback

Chelsea beat Wolves 3-0 last time out courtesy of goals by Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja. Graham Potter is unbeaten in his opening four games in all competitions since switching from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Next up for the Blues is an away trip to AC Milan this evening. Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club...

Contract talks have begun

Chelsea have started negotiations with Mason Mount over an extended contract. The Evening Standard have reported that he is ‘in line’ to become one of the highest earners at the club.

The England international has established himself as a key player at Stamford Bridge. He has made 171 appearances in all competitions to date and has found the net 30 times.

Midfielder blow

The Blues have been dealt a blow ahead of their clash against AC Milan tonight. They will be ‘without’ midfielder N’Golo Kante again, as per a report by BBC Sport, which is a blow.

He has suffered a reaction to his current hamstring injury and isn’t ready to return just yet. The former Leicester City man hasn’t played since the 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in mid-August.

Loan man latest

Chelsea gave youngster Xavier Simons the green light to head out the exit door on loan for the first time deadline day. The midfielder linked up with Hull City in the Championship but is yet to make an appearance for the Tigers.

However, he got some minutes under his belt for their U21s yesterday against Peterborough United. He will be hoping to get into their first-team plans between now and the break for the World Cup.