Trevoh Chalobah is set to be rewarded for his brilliant start to the season with reportedly Chelsea planning to offer the youngster a contract extension.

According to Goal, Thomas Tuchel has been so impressed with the defender that he has told him he is part of his first-team plans this season - and the blues are preparing to offer him a new deal.

What a start to the season young Chalobah has had

Chalobah could barely have had a better start to the campaign.

He was handed his debut for the club against Villareal in the UEFA Super Cup and was Chelsea's best player.

He followed this up with a man-of-the-match display against Crystal Palace, netting in the 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

The 22-year-old, who has been with the club since the age of eight, said he was determined to cement his name as a starter after the victory.

Tuchel is a big fan of Chalobah

"When I first started pre-season my aim was to impress the manager, day in, day out," he told Chelsea's website.

"He said I did well in the pre-season, but I was a bit surprised to start the Super Cup, but it shows my work has paid off.

"He has given me the opportunity and I have taken it with both hands. It's important in football to stay consistent, stay grounded, stay hungry and always want more.

"It's been a long-held dream to play for this club."

Chalobah was on loan at French side Lorient last season following similar spells with Ipswich and Huddersfield.