Thibaut Courtois and Chelsea have paused contract extension talks until the end of the season. Courtois will be entering the final season of his contract in 18-19.

Courtois is seeking wages closer to the £200,000 a week level that Eden Hazard and David De Gea earn.

Courtois came back to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in 2014.

Courtois has received interest by Real Madrid and his former girlfriend has returned to Spain with their two children.

“Regarding my contract, that’s something where Chelsea must deal with my agent," said Courtois. "I don’t think there have been any new developments. We have so many games at the moment, and I prefer to focus on the team’s matches, my own performances, and there will be time enough towards the end of the season to have talks.”