Chelsea set to send promising midfielder out on-loan

Chelsea set to send promising midfielder out on-loan

Chelsea are willing to let youngster Charly Musonda leave Stamford Bridge on-loan this month amidst interest from a host of Premier League clubs, reports the Evening Standard.

Bournemouth are favourites to land the former Real Betis loanee, with manager Eddie Howe reportedly keen on the talented midfielder.

Howe was on-hand to watch the 21-year-old score a fine brace in Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday.

Newcastle are also believed to be interested, with manager Rafael Benitez keen to bolster his midfield options going into the second half the season.

Musonda has found himself surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge after the Blues completed the signing of Ross Barkley earlier in the week.

The Englishman joined Chelsea in a £15 million deal after months of speculation, and manager Antonio Conte has revealed his is pleased to have finally landed his man.

“I’m very positive, because the player is a good guy, he’s shown great will to work, great desire to help us very soon.” said Conte.

“And I think it’s very very positive. I’m very happy to have Ross with us for the rest of the season.”