Chelsea ‘give green light for Michy Batshuayi to make Trabzonspor transfer’ with Blues striker finally set for exit

MICHY BATSHUAYI is set to leave Chelsea once again, according to reports in Turkey.

And on this occasion it could be the striker's final move away, with his contract set to expire next year.

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According to Turkish outlet Trabzonspor are keen on Batshuayi, 27, and are seeking a season-long loan deal.

Chelsea have reportedly given the go-ahead for a move to happen, with Thomas Tuchel keen to upgrade his striking options.

The Blues allowed Olivier Giroud to move to AC Milan on a permanent basis earlier this month.

Roman Abramovich is in the process of raising funds with the club eyeing a £135million move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland.

Batshuayi joined Chelsea in 2016 but has only made 77 appearances for the club.

He has been overlooked by the likes of Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri and Frank Lampard, with Tuchel now also not interested in keeping the Belgian around since his return from a loan spell at Crystal Palace.

That may be because he failed to make an impression in south London, scoring just two goals in 18 league games last season.

Batshuayi's move to Palace last term was his fourth loan spell in five years, and it seems he could see out the remainder of his Chelsea contract playing in Turkey.

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As well as Batshuayi, The Blues are also said to be attempting offload several other fringe players, including Emerson and Davide Zappacosta.

Tammy Abraham has also been heavily linked with a move away, with West Ham and Arsenal believed to be targeting the striker.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are reportedly plotting moves for Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley, so there could be a significant clearout at Stamford Bridge this summer.

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