N'Golo Kante's contract talks with Chelsea have reportedly hit a snag, which could leave the midfield maestro as a free agent this summer.
Conversations between the London club and the 2018 World Cup winner began last year, but were halted as ownership of the Blues switched hands to a consortium led by Todd Boehly.
Now The Athletic are claiming the French 31-year-old is holding out for a longer deal than the two year offer on the table - with an option for a third year, according to the verbal commitment from Boehly's side.