Grant is also understood to have drawn up transfer targets to shape his squad for a first full campaign at Stamford Bridge and although the 53-year-old cannot 100% guarantee he will be in charge next season - arguing no manager can claim that - it is the clearest indication he will be at the club in some capacity after the summer.

"I know my situation," said Grant. "I've prepared myself for next year."

Despite being happy in his first season of a four-year contract, the Israeli believes it is foolish to make predictions when football is subject to constant changes.

"Sometimes the club doesn't want you, sometimes you don't like the club, sometimes the manager is not happy with the club," he added. "It can happen.

"You have to do your job and not to be afraid what will happen in the future, what will happen will happen.

"There is no doubt in my mind and I don't think like this.

"What does not depend on me I cannot answer, and I don't care. Even Arsene Wenger cannot answer that question 100%."