Highly rated Chelsea academy graduate Tino Anjorin is close to signing a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old has more than a year to run on his current Blues deal but is now expected to finalise extended terms to keep him in west London, it is understood.
Anjorin is the latest in a string of home grown stars to make a Stamford Bridge breakthrough this term, and the move towards a new contract underscores boss Frank Lampard's confidence in the England Under-19 star's potential.
Anjorin is one of a number of young talents from the academy to breakthrough
The coronavirus shutdown has thrown up a host of new challenges for Premier League clubs attempting to reshuffle their squads, especially in terms of recruitment.