Baker To Return To Vitesse  (Sky Sports)

Chelsea's England U21 midfielder Lewis Baker is to spend a second season on loan with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem.

Baker, 21, scored five goals in 34 appearances for the Eredivisie side last season including a strike that won their goal of the season award.

He is yet to make a senior start for Chelsea, who he joined at the age of nine, although he did play a handful of minutes off the bench in an FA Cup clash with Derby during the 2013-14 season.

Baker, who has also enjoyed loan spells with Sheffield Wednesday and MK Dons, said: "There was interest from several other clubs last summer but, together with my family and Chelsea, I have discussed the options and we all believed that another year at Vitesse was the best option," he said.

"After the season I was allowed to participate in the Toulon tournament, which was a success. I want to hold that form and take it into the next season.

"I want to keep developing myself and improve to hopefully play a good season. And I hope to contribute to the success of the club."

Baker's Chelsea team-mate Nathan will also be spending a second season with Vitesse as part of the link-up between the teams - his loan renewal was announced last month.