Chelsea 'set to offer Cesc Fabregas a new contract amid interest from Manchester United'
- Manchester United have been linked with a move for Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea
- But the Blues are in no mood to let him go and will offer a new deal, reports say
- Fabregas currently has 18 months of his contract remaining at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United's interest in Cesc Fabregas will hurry Chelsea into offering the midfielder a new contract, say reports.
The Times claims the Blues are ready to hand a fresh deal to their Spanish midfielder, with United eyeing him up as a potential transfer target for next summer.
Fabregas' existing contract at Stamford Bridge is due to expire in 18 months, when the playmaker will be 32.
Chelsea are ready to give a new contract to midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to reports
Chelsea have a policy of only giving one-year contracts to players over the age of 30, and it remains to be seen whether they will adjust that to accommodate a player who is said to be integral to manager Antonio Conte's plans.
The Times says Conte has 'given Fabregas assurances that he remains a key part of the squad at the Bridge, following the summer arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco.
He has previously been in and out of the starting XI under Conte but has made nine Premier League appearances this term, including eight starts.
Since joining the Blues from Barcelona in 2014, for a fee of £30million, Fabregas has made 148 appearances for the club, scoring 19 times.
The midfielder's current deal at Stamford Bridge is due to expire at the end of next season
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