Nicolas Anelka has declared his intention to sign a new deal with Chelsea while his compatriot Gael Kakuta is leaving the Blues sweating on his future.
Anelka was on hand to chalk up his 50th goal for the club in their 2-0 win over Spartak Moscow in the UEFA Champions League this week.
His performances this term have led many to conclude that he is in the form of his life, as he has plundered eight goals already.
And with life at Stamford Bridge proving to be so idyllic, the 31-year-old striker is eager to prolong his stay.
Scored
“It is the first time I have scored that many for any club but it is the first time I have spent more than two-and-a-half years at a club as well,” said Anelka.
“It shows how happy I am at Chelsea. When I first signed here I knew I had arrived at a big club and I wanted to stay as long as possible.
“I don’t know what will happen in the future. After this season I have one more year on my current deal and I will see what will happen because you never know.
“But I am very happy here and I would be glad to sign for more years.
“I am just very satisfied to achieve two landmarks with Chelsea in goals and how long I have spent here; it has just been special to score goals for Chelsea.”
The future of French starlet Kakuta does not seem as cut and dried.
Chelsea signed the 19-year-old amidst much controversy in 2007, only for the forward to sustain a broken ankle.
He was subsequently banned by Fifa for four months for breaching his contract with French club Lille in order to sign with Chelsea.
Chelsea, too, were banned from signing players in two transfer windows as a result of this but this order was eventually quashed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
However, his future is again up for discussion.
Salary
“I don’t discuss the salary of players,” said Ancelotti.
“Technically, it’s best for Kakuta – he’s young, he’s trying to improve and we’re the best team for him to stay with.
“He has to take a decision to sign or not. We’re sure he’ll sign because he’s an intelligent player and an intelligent man.”
Jose Bosingwa is in line to make his first start for the Blues in a year after recovering from a knee injury against Wolves tomorrow.
Didier Drogba is also poised to return after a virus but midfielder Frank Lampard is still not ready for a comeback.
“I can say that Bosingwa will start – this is very good news after a long period,” continued Ancelotti.
“Everyone is excited to see him back and he’s a very important player. We need a full-back with power and resistance. He has all these skills. Drogba will come back. He is fit and able to play.”
