Source: Daily_Mail
Gael Kakuta misses France game to sort out Chelsea future
Gael Kakuta has been excused France Under 20 duty to thrash out a new deal with Chelsea. [LNB]The 19-year-old - who joined Chelsea from Lens in controversial circumstances three years ago - is out of contract at the end of the season. [LNB]Kakuta played the full 90 minutes as France's Under 20 side beat Montenegro on Tuesday, but he has been excused turning out in their friendly against third-tier French club Orleans on Thursday. [LNB] It's good to talk: Kakuta (left) is set to open negotiations over a new contract[LNB]It is thought Chelsea were considering letting the attacking midfielder's contract run down, but French newspaper L'Equipe reports that he was returning to London for talks.[LNB] Kakuta has been on the fringes of Carlo Ancelotti's side this season and a regular on the bench. [LNB]He has started one Barclays Premier League game and been brought on twice. [LNB] Chelsea eye £25m Benfica defender Luiz as injury crisis threatens title bidChelsea crisis as Alex faces eight weeks out to join Terry on sidelinesAncelotti set for the winter Blues as Chelsea's problems mount up Petrescu set for Chelsea return!... to learn from Stamford Bridge boss CarloCHELSEA FC
