The Danish international has been at the heart of the Blues’ defense in recent weeks and his future is set to be debated.
Chelsea are keen to renew Andreas Christensen’s contract following continued interest from overseas clubs, including AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
Milan had considered a move for Christensen alongside Fikayo Tomori as they looked for a central defender to strengthen their squad, but only the England international was allowed to leave.
Similarly, PSG explored contracts for both Antonio Rudiger and Christensen over the summer but ended up signing either before Thomas Tuchel was sacked.
What is Chelsea’s plan for Christensen?
Since Tuchel’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, he has renewed hope of signing the 24-year-old to a long-term contract amid growing interest from unnamed clubs in Europe.
The Danish international is enjoying life in west London, having arrived at the club from Brondby at the age of 16, but was found in and out of the squad under Frank Lampard. .
With Thiago Silva having been injured against Tottenham three weeks ago, Christensen has gone on to a more prominent role that has seen him win one of the game against Liverpool.
What has Tuchel said about Christensen?
“Andreas took over in the middle of the first half against Tottenham, which was very difficult to do, and from the first minute it has been very impressive,” Tuchel said after the 1-0 win. Thursday.
“He is brave, strong in individual challenges, understanding in construction and plays with a lot of confidence. I am very pleased with his achievements and the way he is graduated. He has been a part of it. many of our achievements. “
Christensen’s recent form is made all the more remarkable by the fact that he has played through a severe gash on his knee in recent weeks.
The defender joined the band and played with his sock pulled over the joint but has since recovered.
But, like Rudiger, he will only have a year left to run on his contract in the summer. As Tuchel measures his squad and shifts budgets, he needs to work out who he really wants at the club in the future.
The Blues would now renew the defender’s contract to make sure he doesn’t leave for free.
What other business has Chelsea planned?
In addition, Chelsea want to sign a new midfielder in the upcoming summer window with contracts coming to an end not only for Christensen, but Rudiger and Silva as well.
Meanwhile, Tomori has an escape route from the club through a £ 26 million ($ 36.5m) option to buy on his San Siro loan contract.
Along with Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Chelsea are aiming for defensive signings that include a number of options from the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich’s David Alaba is among the top targets but Real Madrid are still in pole position, with several clubs interested.
Other options to come in and strengthen Tuchel ‘s team include Niklas Sule, also from Bayern, and Ibrahima Konate at RB Leipzig.
Chelsea-targeted Dayot Upamecano has already opted to join Bayern next season which will pay for his £ 38m ($ 53m) release clause.