Patrick Vieira said it’s too early to start talking about Cheikhou Kouyate and other players’ expiring contracts but insisted the midfielder knows exactly how highly he thinks of him.
Kouyate is one of several first-team players whose current deal at Selhurst Park runs out this summer and the recently-crowned Africa Cup of Nations winner is said to be in negotiations with the club currently over a new deal.
The midfielder was subject to reported transfer interest from the Middle East in January but stayed in south London, where he has been a key player under Vieira.
