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Batshuayi has been allowed to travel abroad ahead of an expected loan move
to Borussia Dortmund, who confirmed the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to
Arsenal on Wednesday.
Batshuayi is understood to be part of a potential combination of transfers
that could see him join Dortmund as Aubameyang's replacement, after Arsenal
confirmed they had completed a club-record move for the Gabon international.
Batshuayi's departure could also clear the way for Chelsea to bring in
Olivier Giroud from the Emirates.
Sky sources understand that Batshuayi was not at the Chelsea team hotel on
Tuesday night as they prepared for the game against Bournemouth on
Wednesday.
The club have allowed the striker to travel abroad after agreeing terms with
Dortmund, in a deal that could include an option to buy after an initial
six-month loan, but sources close to Chelsea have reiterated that Batshuayi
will not be leaving without Giroud heading to Stamford Bridge.
Sky Sports News understand that Chelsea have also agreed terms with Sevilla
for a proposed loan move, and in both cases have insisted on a buy-back
option if any deal was made permanent.
The transfer window in Germany shuts at 5pm on Wednesday.
Speaking on Tuesday, Antonio Conte said the situation regarding Batshuayi's
future was complicated.
"In this situation, the coach has to speak with the player that is involved
in this type of situation. This Batshuayi situation is not simple," Conte
said.
"There is only one day - it is not the best situation for me, for the player
but the transfer market in general is not simple. To find a solution for
players to come in. The players know the situation very well.
"We must be ready to face every situation. It won't be easy. For me this is
not the best situation to face, but we have to face it."
Chelsea signed Batshuayi for £33m from Marseille in the summer of 2016 and
he has scored seven Premier League goals in 32 appearances.
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