Chelsea
midfielder Marco van Ginkel is in talks with the club about his future, but
he is unlikely to be heading back to Holland on loan.
The 21-year-old Dutch international joined Chelsea last summer from Vitesse
Arnhem and he made his debut in the opening game of the season - only to
suffer a cruciate knee ligament injury soon after.
Van Ginkel returned to action late last season and has been involved with
the first team throughout pre-season, but he was not included in the squad
for the win at Burnley on Monday.
Now his agent has confirmed they are talking to the club about his future.
Karel Jansen told Algemeen Daglad: "We are in talks with Chelsea. Of course
Marco wants to battle for his chances, but there must be a sort of
perspective.
"Monday evening wasn't that pretty to see. We are now waiting for an answer
on Chelsea and their vision."
But Jansen admitted that he does not think van Ginkel would return to his
homeland and said: "Would the Eredivisie be an option? I don't think so
personally, mainly as he has already played a part at a club of such a
level."
PSV Eindhoven had been linked as a possible destination but their technical
manager Marcel Brands has admitted that a move is unlikely.
Brands said: "I told his management a while ago [we could like him], but van
Ginkel is part of a category of players who clubs like Chelsea, Manchester
City and Arsenal loan out to other Premier League sides.
"Or otherwise to Germany, Spain or Italy. Despite the facts the guy is only
21. They feel the Netherlands has become too low level. The players who
Vitesse get from Chelsea are just fitting in, they are still at the
beginning on the ladder."
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