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Chelsea ready to use Batshuayi to pursue Dortmund star’s signature

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Chelsea are hoping Borussia Dortmund’s interest in keeping Michy Batshauyi will boost their hopes of signing Christian Pulisic.

Chelsea value Batshuayi at €64 million and are ready to use the German giants interest as leverage in their bid for Pulisic.

Borussia Dortmund’s desire to secure Michy Batshuayi on permanent deal could put Chelsea in pole position to sign Christian Pulisic on the summer. Dortmund are ready to make an offer for Batshuayi who has impressed since joining from Chelsea on loan on deadline day scoring five goals in three games.

Chelsea refused to sell the Belgium striker in January but may be open to negotiating Batshuayi’s departure in the summer if it opens the door for them to sign Pulisic.

The USA international is regarded as one of the most talented teenagers in world football at the moment. He has attracted enquiries from Manchester United and Liverpool who have noted his electric pace and ability to play as a winger or playmaker.

Pulisic is under contract until 2020 and Dortmund are reluctant to sell but the 19-year-old has openly admitted a desire to test himself in the Premier League. Chelsea know Dortmund will demand a big fee but the prospect of holding a bargaining chip such as Batshuayi could work to their advantage.

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