Chelsea are looking to secure one of their brightest young talents with a new contract as interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs begins to grow.
The Blues have invested heavily in youth over recent years, but keeping those players happy and convinced by the pathway at Stamford Bridge is just as important as signing them.
Jesse Derry now appears to be the latest academy-level talent Chelsea are determined to protect, with the 19-year-old winger reportedly set to be handed a new deal amid interest from Bayern Munich.
Shoot claims that Juventus have made an approach in recent days, which has pushed Chelsea to move quickly, and given Derry's rapid development at the club, it's clear why.
Derry only joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace last summer, as he signed a contract until 2029, but has mainly played for Chelsea's Under-21s, where he has shown pace, confidence and a willingness to take defenders on.
He scored seven goals in 21 appearances at youth level and also made three senior appearances last season, and it's this progress that has not gone unnoticed by top clubs.
The German club have built a strong reputation for spotting young attacking talent, and if they believe Derry can develop faster in Germany, they may try to tempt him with a clearer route to first-team minutes.
Chelsea must show Derry a clear pathway, as young players want security and evidence that they can progress, and a new contract alone will not be enough.
They must give him a route to grow, whether it's through pre-season minutes, cup appearances or even a smart loan move where he plays every week, to prevent him from feeling like just another name in a crowded youth system.
The key is not to let him feel like just another name in a crowded youth system, and the Blues must prove it by giving him a route to grow, which would be a strong first step towards securing his future at the club.
