India, Nov. 9 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline is coming closer, and the Sanju Samson saga is reaching a crescendo. The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are hell bent on acquiring the services of the wicketkeeper-batter, and the negotiations with Rajasthan Royals are in full swing. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, CSK is likely to sign Samson on board, but the franchise will also be giving two key players to the Royals.

CSK are likely to give away two all-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, just to get Samson on board. Both the Royals and the Super Kings have spoken to the three players involved. According to the same report, both franchises have sent an expression of interest to the IPL governing...