Mateo Kovacic is reported to be keen on a stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer, despite uncertainty surrounding his future.
The Croatian has appeared regularly under Maurizio Sarri since joining on loan from Real Madrid in the summer, but with Zinedine Zidane returning to the fold at the Bernabeu, it has been speculated that he could return to play a part with Los Blancos next season, given that he made 36 appearances under the Frenchman last campaign.
His performances in England indicate that the Blues would likely be keen to hold onto him, but the situation is muddied by persistent speculation surrounding the potential sacking of Sarri, who has come under fire in recent months.