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Chelsea tell Michy Batshuayi he can't leave until they find a replacement
CHELSEA have reportedly told Michy Batshuayi he can't leave until they have signed a replacement.
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi scores AMAZING goal for Belgium
Batshuayi has been reduced to a bit-part figure at Chelsea, despite the club shelling out £33million for him last summer from Marseille.
The 23-year-old proved his worth when he was eventually given his chance, netting three goals in his final two games.
As things stand, Chelsea are still bracing themselves for Diego Costa's departure with a huge contract offer on the table from a Chinese Super League outfit.
Conte has set his sights on bringing Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge, but Everton are demanding a world-record £100m fee for his services.
Michy Batshuayi was underused by Chelsea last term
I'm not the master of my destiny. Chelsea bought me, they can do what they want with me
Costa meanwhile, previously suggested he would only go back to Atletico Madrid, who currently can't sign players as their transfer ban has been upheld.
And the Daily Mirror claim the Blues aren't ready to release Batshuayi just yet.
This is despite the Belgian not being keen to spend another season on the bench, especially in a World Cup year.
When asked about his future recently, the 23-year-old said: "I'm not the master of my destiny. Chelsea bought me, they can do what they want with me.
Chelsea want a replacement for Diego Costa
"I'm going to finish with the national team and then I expect I'll have a few phone calls.
"I'll see with my agent and the club.
"I want to play, score as many goals as possible and be at the World Cup."
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