Batshuayi wants to stay at Chelsea

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Batshuayi wants to stay at Chelsea

Michy Batshuayi intends to stay at Chelsea this summer despite an increasing interest from Ligue 1 side Lille, the Daily Mail reports.

Batshuayi turned down interest from West Ham and Crystal Palace last summer to complete a £33 million move to Stamford Bridge from Marseille.

However, Batshuayi has struggled during his time in London, scoring just five Premier League goals last season.

Lille are reportedly ready to table a £36 million bid for the Belgium striker but it is believed that the 23-year-old wants to remain at Chelsea, even if it means being second choice to new Chelsea signing Alvaro Morata this season.

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Batshuayi started just one game last season for Chelsea but did score the goal that sealed the Premier League title away to West Brom. He came off the bench in Sunday’s game against Tottenham, in which he scored an own goal.

However, Chelsea have no desire to sell Batshuayi without finding a replacement and the 23-year-old believes that he may be granted more first-team opportunities this season.

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