Chelsea star Christian Pulisic is 'open to leaving' Stamford Bridge, but the Blues want to hold discussions about his contract after his return from the World Cup, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

The winger is currently in Qatar, having been included in the United States' squad for the showpiece tournament.

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There is growing uncertainty over Pulisic's long-term future as he will enter the final 18 months of his Chelsea contract at the turn of the year, with his deal being worth £150,000-per-week according to Spotrac.

Newcastle and Manchester United are monitoring the 24-year-old's situation after initially making enquiries in August, as per the Daily Mail, while Arsenal are also showing an interest.

Spanish sources have revealed that Pulisic also has admirers in Italy as Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus are further clubs mulling over whether to head to the negotiating table.

Chelsea are unwilling to entertain loan proposals, as reported by MailOnline, but the American is still expected to make a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge when the transfer window reopens in January.

Pulisic has played a key role in the United States' progression into the last 16 at the World Cup and was taken to hospital after sustaining a pelvic injury while scoring the winner against Iran on Tuesday, according to The Guardian.

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What has Simon Phillips said about Pulisic?

Phillips believes Pulisic is willing to move onto pastures new and will assess his options after the World Cup.

The journalist feels the former Borussia Dortmund man will have conversations with Chelsea when he returns from Qatar.

Phillips told GIVEMESPORT: "I think he's open to leaving. He's definitely made that clear.

"But, right now, he's focusing on the World Cup. When he gets back, Chelsea are going to have a conversation with him about the 2024 contract because that's when it runs out."

What is Pulisic's price tag?

Chelsea forked out £58million, as per BBC Sport, when they signed Pulisic from Bundesliga giants Dortmund in 2019.

But the American has struggled to produce his best form since the campaign got underway, only racking up three goal contributions in 18 appearances for Graham Potter's side according to Transfermarkt, so it is highly unlikely that any of his suitors will be open to coming close to that figure.

Italian media outlet Tutto Juve have reported that Chelsea are unwilling to offload Pulisic for less than £25.8million, while they are hoping to secure a fee of up to £30million.

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