Chelsea are set to announce a new contract for youngster Shim Mheuka at Stamford Bridge before he embarks on a loan for the 2026/27 season, as reported by football.london.
The 18-year-old forward has less than a year remaining on his current contract, with an option for an additional year, but sources indicate that the striker is nearing an agreement with the Blues.
Once Mheuka finalizes his new terms at Cobham, the highly regarded academy forward is expected to be loaned out for the upcoming season.
Numerous clubs from Europe’s top five leagues, along with EFL teams, have expressed strong interest in acquiring Mheuka on loan.
Chelsea are anticipated to announce Mheuka’s new contract concurrently with the confirmation of his loan move, similar to their recent handling of Jesse Derry.
Derry recently secured a season-long loan to Sporting CP while simultaneously committing to Chelsea by signing a new long-term contract.
Recent developments in negotiations regarding Mheuka’s new deal have emerged, with football.london reporting earlier on Friday that discussions between the two parties were ongoing.
Mheuka had an exceptional 2025/26 season, scoring 17 goals in as many appearances in Premier League 2. The Cobham star also made four appearances for the first team throughout the season.
It is no surprise that Mheuka was awarded the Premier League 2 Player of the Season for his remarkable performance.
(Daily Post)