Chelsea duo receive Cole Palmer treatment

Chelsea duo Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto are reportedly set to be handed bumper new contracts at Stamford Bridge.

Both players are tied down to deals that run until 2030, but the Chelsea hierarchy are eager to reward their impressive form over the past few months with fresh contracts.

In addition to a contract extension, the Blues pair are expected to be given a salary increase, according to TBR Football.

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Madueke has emerged as a key player under Enzo Maresca this campaign, scoring five goals in all competitions and establishing himself as a senior England international, while Gusto has continued his fine form after an immense debut season in 2023-24.

News that Madueke and Gusto are set to be handed fresh deals comes following the recent contract extensions signed by Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.

The pair both recently penned new deals in west London and their Chelsea contracts now run until 2033 – the longest of anyone in the Premier League.

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Cole Palmer to play in the same team as Joao Felix?

Meanwhile, Blues boss Maresca has admitted that Palmer could play alongside Joao Felix in the same starting XI before the end of this season.

Felix, 25, is yet to start a Premier League game so far this campaign and he recently revealed his desire to play as a No.10 or a second striker at Chelsea – the position Palmer currently occupies at Stamford Bridge.

However, speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to face Leicester City, Maresca told reporters that Palmer and Felix may play together at some point.

“This could be a target for the future to see both of them [Palmer and Felix] play together,” Maresca admitted to the media (via Football.London).

“Joao did fantastic [during the November break], but Joao has been doing fantastic with us since day one.”