Chelsea will have to work hard to hold onto experienced midfield pair Jorginho and N'Golo Kante.

The Italian and French stars are both out of contract in the summer, which could mean exits on free transfers.

Per the Evening Standard, Barcelona and Napoli are leading the race to sign both players.

Either club could likely offer the duo regular playing time, along with a lucrative contract.

Chelsea are in a position where they would prefer to keep both players, even as they plan to invest in the central midfield area of their squad.

Kante and Jorginho have been instrumental to Chelsea's successes in recent years.