Report: Chelsea to let Michy Batshuayi leave on loan in January

Chelsea have reportedly decided to let Michy Batshuayi leave Stamford Bridge on loan in January.

The 24-year-old joined the club from Marseille in the summer of 2016 in a £32m deal and famously scored the goal that clinched a second league title in three seasons for the Blues.

However, Batshuayi has never been a first-team regular at Chelsea and continues to be overlooked by boss Antonio Conte, with just 657 minutes of football under his belt this season.

According to The Sun, Batshuayi will be allowed to leave on loan next month, with both parties said to be happy about the arrangement.

The report suggests that the player is eager to make the move in search of first-team football to ensure his place in the Belgium squad ahead of the World Cup.

Despite limited game time, Batshuayi has nonetheless scored nine goals so far this season for the Blues.