Chelsea open talks with Edouard Mendy over a new contract but there is significant distance between both parties, with goalkeeper one of the lowest paid players in Thomas Tuchel's squad

Chelsea have opened talks with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy over a new contract.

Mendy was one of the Blues stars earmarked for an improved deal following their Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital takeover and negotiations are underway though, following the initial discussions, there is significant distance between the parties and their current starting positions.

Mendy is two years into the five-year agreement he penned on joining Chelsea from Rennes in 2020.

The Senegalese stopper was signed to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga but has exceeded expectations, establishing himself as Chelsea’s first choice and becoming one of the world’s leading goalkeepers.