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David Luiz poised to pen one-year contract extension at Chelsea

The Brazilian defender will see his current deal at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season, but he is ready to commit to fresh terms

David Luiz is close to agreeing a one-year contract extension at Chelsea, Goal understands.

The Brazilian defender will see his current deal at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of the season.

He has been edging towards the free agent pool with no renewal in place.

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Speculation has linked him with moves elsewhere as his contract runs down, with Napoli and Monaco among those to have been credited with holding an interest.