The Blues are set to extend midfielder Mario Pasalic’s contract
with 22-year-old is still expected to leave this summer with Leeds and Turkish giants keen on him.
Chelsea are extending the 22-year-olds contract, but will look to loan him out again, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Croatian international has entered the last 12 months of his contract.
Despite never actually playing for the Blues first team the Premier League champions want to renew his deal.
Pasalic has spent the last few seasons on loan at Elche, Monaco and AC Milan.
The midfielder faces no guarantees of actually playing for Chelsea even if he signs a new deal.
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