Michy Batshuayi set for Chelsea stay after transfer ban troubles | OneFootball

Michy Batshuayi will reportedly stay at Chelsea this season as the Premier League club continue to work around their transfer ban.

The Blues are currently short on attacking options, having sold Álvaro Morata to Atlético Madrid and opted against signing Gonzalo Higuaín permanently.

According to Goal, Batshuayi will compete with Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham for a starting spot under Frank Lampard.

Crystal Palace remain interested in the Belgian following his loan spell last season, but refuse to meet Chelsea’s €50m valuation.

Batshuayi has two years left on his current deal and could be playing for an extension with his long-term future in mind.

The west London club will conclude their pre-season with matches against Reading, RB Salzburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach.