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Belgian club eye Chelsea midfielder: Current deal close to termination
CHELSEA midfielder Charly Musonda could join Anderlecht if the Blues cancel his loan deal with Real Betis.
Chelsea loanee Charly Musonda BEST BITS at Real Betis
Musonda, 20, has been sent to London after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury.
The Chelsea youth product endured his second spell on the sidelines last month after recovering from a bad knee injury that required weeks of rehab in London.
Musonda is a fans' favourite at Betis and agreed a second loan stint at the club this summer after spending the latter half of last season in Spain.
But Spanish newspaper Estadio Deportivo claim Betis are prepared to sever the loan agreement with Chelsea after Musonda's most recent setback.
According to the report, the two clubs are close to agreeing on a decision to cut short Musonda's stint.
But the Belgium youth star will is not likely to remain at Chelsea long, with the report adding that Anderlecht are keen on his signature.
Chelsea and Betis are reportedly close to agreeing Charly Musonda's loan termination
Musonda's only appearances for Chelsea have been at youth level
Musonda joined Betis on a loan deal in the summer
Musonda was at Anderlecht as a teenager when Chelsea came in for him in 2012.
He is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Blues, who have over 30 players out on loan this season.
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