Chelsea have been given a boost in their pursuit of Manuel Neuer, with the experienced goalkeeper having turned down the offer of a new contract at Bayern Munich.
Frank Lampard is eager to bring in a new goalkeeper and Neuer, whose current Bayern deal runs until the summer of 2021, is amongst the options being considered.
As reported by BILD, Bayern offered Neuer a contract until 2023, but the shot-stopper wants a deal that will run until 2025.
Bayern are wary of offering Neuer such a deal as they already have an agreement to bring in 23-year-old Alexander Nubel from Schalke ahead of next season.