Chelsea FC Loan Watch

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Jamal Blackman of Rotherham United in action during the FA Cup Third Round match between Everton and Rotherham United at Goodison Park on January 09, 2021 in Liverpool, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Chelsea loan army: Keep, loan or sell? Jamal Blackman (Part 1)

Chelsea loan army: Keep, loan or sell? Series introduction

Chelsea loanee Malang Sarr shines as Porto knocks Juventus out of UCL

Chelsea: Several loaned players aboard to take a look at

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup fourth round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 29, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus)

Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori joins AC Milan on loan until the end of the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea battles for possession with Harry Maguire of Manchester United during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Making the case for a Tammy Abraham loan

FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 27: Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Coppa Italia match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC on February 27, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Chelsea have a comfortable head start on complying with new FIFA loan rules

FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 27: Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Coppa Italia match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC on February 27, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Chelsea should keep an eye on Mario Pasalic, but still sell him to Atalanta

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 25: James Forrest of Celtic has a shot saved by Nathan Baxter of Ross County during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and Ross County at Celtic Park on January 25, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Goalkeeper Nathan Baxter doing everything by the book, hopefully

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is challenged by Robbie McCourt of Bohemians FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea clear the bar for reloaning Conor Gallagher, but risks remain

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is challenged by Robbie McCourt of Bohemians FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Conor Gallagher having a near-ideal loan – what’s worth changing?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Tammy Abraham after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Chelsea FC at Vicarage Road on November 02, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Loan army less top-heavy as most valuable loanees stay Blues

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Keith Buckley of Bohemians FC is challenged by Danny Drinkwater of Chelsea during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Zappacosta, Drinkwater loans plan for a best worst-case scenario

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Kasey Palmer of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea reshaping the loan army by off-loading most experienced veterans

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Zappacosta loan an odd condition for Reece James’ season

READING, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Patrick Bamford of Leeds United passes the ball under pressure from Matt Miazga of Reading during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Leeds United at Madejski Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Reading, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Matt Miazga confirms career loanee status with Reading return

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Kasey Palmer of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kasey Palmer’s options open up as he remains for preseason

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea is challenged by Robbie McCourt of Bohemians FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: First group of returnees signal early loans and ends of the road

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Eric Lichaj of Nottingham Forest tackles Kenedy of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kenedy and Lucas Piazon in Dublin for their ritual preseason hope

FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 27: Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Coppa Italia match between ACF Fiorentina and Atalanta BC on February 27, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mario Pasalic’s fifth loan is well positioned to be his last

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 09: Kenneth Omeruo of Leganes is challenged by Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CD Leganes at Wanda Metropolitano on March 09, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Kenneth Omeruo hits two milestones, should be next for a transfer

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Jay Dasilva of Bristol City shoots while under pressure from Chris Gunter of Reading during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Reading at Ashton Gate on April 19, 2019 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea can square accounts by selling Kalas and Dasilva to Bristol City

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Frank Lampard, Manager of Derby County celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on May 15, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Derby loanees set up Chelsea loanee derby in playoff final

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Mason Mount of Derby County in action during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Goalscorers abound in loan army, with Mason Mount leading the day

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Mason Mount of Derby County in action during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: RB Leipzig loan better for Mason Mount than CFC first-team bench

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Iceland at Volgograd Arena on June 22, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea should reward Kenneth Omeruo’s good will by selling him to Leganes

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Ola Aina of Torino FC celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Udinese at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 10, 2019 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Chelsea need to plan a few years ahead before selling Ola Aina to Torino

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates as he scores their first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on March 18, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Diego Simeone tailoring a tactical suit for ex-Chelsea strikers Costa and Morata