CHELSEA are expected to extend Michy Batshuayi’s contract by a year before sending him out on ANOTHER loan, it’s claimed.
The Belgian forward has had loan spells at Crystal Palace, Borussia Dortmund and most recently Besiktas.
The Belgian’s forward contract with Chelsea expires at the end of season, and the Londoners are reportedly looking to extend it by another year.
This will allow the Blues to send the 28-year-old on loan to Serie A side Salernitana.
The loan deal will include an option to buy for Salernitana report the Daily Mail.
By getting the striker to extend by a year, the Blues can demand a fee rather than him being available for nothing when his contract expires next summer.
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Throughout the summer, Batshuayi also sparked interest from Premier League side Wolves, but no deal was concluded.
He was also linked with a loan move to Everton with talk he could be included as part of the deal to bring Anthony Gordon to Stamford Bridge.
Batshuayi spent pre-season playing for Chelsea, once he returned from his loan in Turkey.
During the 2021/22 season, he won the love of the Turkish fans thanks to 14 goals in 33 league appearances, along with the five assists.
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He played 45 minutes in each match against Charlotte FC and Club America during pre-season.
However he’s not been included in any Premier League outing so far this season.
In Italy, Salernitana recently failed to sign Neal Maupay in a £12million deal from Brighton so continue to look to strengthen as they start off their second season in Serie A.
They’ve already secured a loan deal with Senegalese forward Boulaye Dia from LaLiga club Villareal, but want another striker.
The Italian side are yet to win in Serie A this term after a loss to Roma in the season opener and then a goalless draw against Udinese.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
