Chelsea are set to offer Toni Rudiger new terms.
The Daily Mail says Chelsea want to accelerate Rudiger's contract talks - despite the fact he's played just 45 minutes this season.
The Germany international enters the final two years of his contact at the end of the season and the Blues want to head off any doubt over his long-term future by signing him to an extension.
Chelsea are concerned rival clubs will look to take advantage of any uncertainty at the end of the season.
Manchester City and Tottenham will both be in the market for a new central defender next summer.
