Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is to sign a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021.
The French striker has interest from Lazio and Inter Milan but the extension will mean Chelsea can still command a fee for the 33-year-old.
Chelsea retain an interest in Napoli striker Dries Mertens. Frank Lampard saw a bid for the 32-year-old fail in January and the Belgian has yet to agree a new terms with his contract running out in June.
Chelsea hope to get a transfer fee for the striker, amid interest from Inter Milan and Lazio
Giroud was set to become a free agent at the end of the season, and had only remained at the west London club in January after attempted moves away collapsed.