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Michy Batshuayi: 'Chelsea future out of my hands'

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 28 January 2018

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi insists that his future is out of his hands amid speculation that he could leave the club if they are able to find a replacement.

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has claimed that his future at the club is out of his hands ahead of Wednesday's transfer deadline.

The Premier League champions are understood to be desperate to bolster their attacking options before the end of the month, with Roma's Edin Dzeko reportedly their number one target.

Previous reports had claimed that any incoming striker would open the door for Batshuayi to leave the club on loan, but manager Antonio Conte has since suggested that the Belgian is unlikely to leave regardless of whether his side bring in any new faces.

However, Batshuayi - who scored twice to help fire his side into the fifth round of the FA Cup this afternoon - insists that he is solely focused on grabbing his chances when they arrive.

"When I have a chance I take the chance and I work every day to be here. It's not for me to decide," he told BT Sport.

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Batshuayi on loan should he become available.