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Sevilla keen on loan deal for Chelsea forward Batshuayi

Sevilla are interested in a six-month loan deal for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, Goal understands. 

Batshuayi has struggled to compete with Alvaro Morata for a starting role this season, with the former Real Madrid striker the preferred option following his £58 million move in the summer.

A regular in the Belgium national team set-up, Batshuayi is keen to remain in Roberto Martinez's plans ready for next summer's World Cup and feels he could miss out on a place if he continues not to play for his club.

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Eden Hazard has been selected ahead of Batshuayi in attack when Morata is missing and, with his opportunities primarily been limited to cup competitions, a move away from the club on loan could be the best option.

The Blues won't, however, allow Batshuayi to leave until they find a replacement striker. 

Sevilla would appear to be a good fit for Batshuayi, who should get plenty of opportunities at a club that is competing for a place in European competition and is currently fifth in the Liga table.

Vincenzo Montella's side recognise that Chelsea need a replacement before sanctioning a loan move and therefore are also looking at both AS Monaco striker Stevan Jovetic and Everton attacker Sandro Ramírez.

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