Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says he expects Florent Malouda and Yossi Benayoun to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Malouda has been widely tipped to leave west London this summer, with a number of clubs reported to be interested in the France international.
Israeli playmaker Benayoun, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, has also been linked with a move.
But Di Matteo said: “They are part of the squad and are contracted with Chelsea. I expect them to be here at the start of pre-season and the season.”
Chelsea have added to that squad with the recent signings of Eden Hazard and Marko Marin.
More new faces are likely to arrive as the Blues look to improve on last term’s sixth-placed finish.
“I’m pretty happy with the team but if there’s an opportunity to improve then we’ll look at it,” Di Matteo added.
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Ah'll prefer that we do away with the duo and bring in the likes of Luka Modric and Hulk 2 strengthen the team. We actually need good play-makers. When we have people like Juan Mata, Mikel and Modric in the heart of the midfield, they can be able to lay good forward passes to Torres and Hulk upfront.
i like to see hulk in chelsea in nest season
Yea men allow duo to go and now is the real time for Luka Modric in order to avoid last season's Sixth place in the table
RDM Maybe U Also Want To Be Sacked As Usual, because those Guys Your Mentioning Their Name Are The Chelsea one of the Players who Killed Chelsea From The Beginning. If You Want To Win Pls Allow them To Go because We Do Not Need Them Anymore.
wthe season is long one...wt so many match to play, Ben, and malou..r nt proud players, they can any match, they av d xperienc that can be needed, so if RDM wants to keep them yeah...good. Pls lets get Hulk n be complet.. Blues 4lif.
Pls go Victor Moses he is good striker 4 chelsea nd we need him to support Torres, and it we be represent Didder Drogba.
Let d duo leave and sign modric& hulk.
We don't need those player again maluoda and benayoung should go p/s:
l will love to see Hulk at the bridge.
Pls,alow Malouda and Benayoung to go,buy Modric,and De Brone will repace Malouda