The Blues are reportedly ready to reject any loan offers for Michy Batshuayi in the upcoming January transfer window.
As Chelsea prepare to take on Boxing Day without star striker Diego Costa, who is suspended for the game against Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
According to the Guardian, Chelsea will resist any interest from West Ham, who also tried to sign him while he was with the Ligue 1 giants, as they recognise that he is their only senior backup to Costa.
Batshuayi has had a frustrating start at Chelsea
Antonio Conte seemingly rates the 23-year-old highly, and wants him to continue to develop alongside the other members of the Chelsea first-team, which he sees as more beneficial for his future than playing regularly elsewhere.
Batshuayi has played 13 games in total for Chelsea, scoring three goals, but only one of those has come in the Premier League.
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