Chelsea transfer news: Michy Batshuayi rumoured to leave, rumoured to stay because journalism

Michy Batshuayi has been subject to some bizarre transfer speculation in recent days. The striker has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, while other reports have stated the opposite.

Journalism is an art form isn’t it. With the international break currently engulfing us, the numerous sports writers have taken the time to come up with another batch of ridiculous transfer rumours. Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi was one of their targets.

The Belgian was initially linked with a Stamford Bridge departure. Apparently his lack of playing time was causing him to consider a move to Marseille. Now, The Guardian reports that Batshuayi is not going anywhere.

"Michy Batshuayi is determined to fight for a starting spot at Chelsea despite reports linking him with a return to Marseille on loan despite his £33m summer move…It is understood that the player is happy in London and wants to show he can make an impact under the Italian manager."

Let’s just be frank about this. Michy Batshuayi was never near the door. He only joined a few months ago.

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The Belgian was Chelsea’s only attacking signing over the summer. Batshuayi came over in a deal worth more than £30 million and despite his infrequent starts, he has made an impact.

Batshuayi was Antonio Conte’s go-to man on the bench during the opening weeks of the campaign. As Chelsea regularly sought late goals, the striker was thrust on and he paid dividends.

His performances have been so impressive that many have pleaded for Conte to switch to a two-man striker formation. With Diego Costa hitting the back of the net consistently, a Costa-Batshuayi partnership has the fans salivating.