Chelsea are reportedly gearing up to offer seven-year contracts to Reece James, Mason Mount and Armando Broja.
The three players have established themselves in the Premier League after coming through Chelsea's academy. Albania international Broja is back in Thomas Tuchel's squad this season after impressing on loan at Southampton, while England stars James and Mount were a big part of the team which reached two cup finals last term.
Premier League clubs rarely offer players deals of that length. However, after adding a number of young talents to the Blues' squad over the summer, owner Todd Boehly is said to be ready to buck the trend.
According to The Mail, Boehly's "US-style" contract policy will apply to players under the age of 25. Not all of the deals will be as long as seven years, but the named trio are expected to be offered six-year terms with the option to extend by a further year.
Mount's deal could be the most urgent, with the midfielder out of contract in 2024. James' current deal expires one year after that, while Broja, the youngest of the trio, is under contract until 2026.
Chelsea have already handed long-term deals to two of their younger signings this summer. 24-year-old left-back Marc Cucurella and teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka have both put pen to paper on six-year deals, while Raheem Sterling - who turns 28 later this year - agreed a five-year deal after joining from Manchester City.
Sterling and centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly were the only two senior signings made by Chelsea in July, but they have made a number of new additions since. As well as Cucurella and Chukwuemeka, United States under-20 goalkeeper Gaga Slonina has joined from Chicago Fire - also on a six-year contract.
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The reports of seven-year deals come as Chelsea continue their pursuit of Anthony Gordon. The Blues have bid more than £40m for the Everton starlet, but the Merseyside club are holding out for more.
There could still be more players leaving Stamford Bridge before the end of the window as well. Christian Pulisic cost around £58m when he joined the club from Borussia Dortmund, but could leave amid interest from Manchester United - as long as the club are able to complete a deal for Gordon or a similar replacement.
In addition to players, manager Tuchel is expected to be rewarded for his loyalty with a long-term deal of his own. The German, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, could commit his future to the club until 2026 if terms are agreed.
