Atletico Madrid preparing new deal for Yannick Carrasco to fend off Chelsea's interest

Atletico Madrid are trying to tie down Yannick Carrasco to a new deal — to fend off Chelsea interest. 

Chelsea have been keeping close tabs on the Belgian forward and regard the 23-year-old as a potential target next summer. 

Carrasco joined Atletico from French side Monaco in July 2015, and has made steady improvement with them. 

Atletico already have him under contract until 2020 in a deal which includes a £35m buy-out clause but now want to increase the deal and his price. 

They have become increasingly aware of Chelsea’s interest and therefore want to discuss a new deal with his representatives. 

Carrasco is happy in Spain, but blues believe there could be some hope of luring him to England as they look to strengthen their squad.