Claude Makelele's future may be in
doubt after reports surfaced that Chelsea may be unwilling to offer
him a new long-term deal.
Makelele is under contract until June 2008 and is keen to secure a
two-year extension.
Fellow holding midfielder Michael Essien agreed a new five-year
deal at Chelsea on Monday, while chief executive Peter Kenyon has
revealed he is confident that the club's 'important players' will
remain with the club long-term.
Yet while he last month outlined his intention to see out his
career at Stamford Bridge, France Football has reported that
Chelsea are only willing to offer the 34-year old Makelele a deal
until 2009, meaning he may seek a long-term contract
elsewhere.
