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Chelsea striker deal stalls: Premier League rivals could swoop
DOMINIC SOLANKE's contract talks with Chelsea have stalled, according to reports.
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Solanke has begun to feature in Antonio Conte's plans this season and was named on the bench against Leicester last month and twice in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea are keen to see the striker tied down to a new long-term deal with his current contract expiring in June.
However, The Sun claim talks have stalled and the England Under-21 international could leave the club in the summer for free.
Dominic Solanke is yet to agree a new deal with Chelsea
Dominic Solanke had a solid spell in Holland with Vitesse
A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old, including London rivals West Ham.
It is said they will approach the striker in January when he will be free to discuss terms with other teams.
As a product of Chelsea's youth academy and being under the age of 24, the Blues could receive a substantial tribunal payment for him should he join a domestic rival.
Despite not making a senior appearance for the Blues this season, Solanke is highly thought of at Stamford Bridge.
Dominic Solanke has three caps for England Under-21s
The forward impressed while on loan with Vitesse last season, scoring seven goals in the Dutch top flight.
Solanke is yet to make a Premier League appearance for Chelsea but is an England U21 international with three caps.
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