Chelsea flop Michy Batshuayi on verge of shock Premier League transfer return from Fenerbahce
CHELSEA flop Michy Batshuayi is reportedly on the verge of a shock Premier League return.
That’s with Nottingham Forest lining up a transfer move for the Fenerbahce striker.
Batshuayi, 29, spent six seasons at Chelsea following a £33million move from Marseille in 2016.
He helped the Blues win the Premier League title during his first term.
But Batshuayi failed to push on for a regular spot in the starting XI.
The Belgian ended up taking in loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Crystal Palace and Besiktas.
And he finally secured a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge in 2022 when Fenerbahce came calling.
In total, Batshuayi netted 25 times in 77 games for Chelsea.
But he now has a chance to make amends with a second stint in England.
According to Foot Mercato, Nottingham Forest are close to completing a swoop for Batshuayi.
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The player has already agreed personal terms with Steve Cooper’s side.
And Forest are now set to strike a transfer fee with Fenerbahce ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Their move for Batshuayi comes a year after a deal for the hitman reportedly collapsed because of late documents.
Should a deal go through this time, Batshuayi could find himself linking up with former teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The Chelsea winger is thought to be on the verge of an £8m transfer.
Forest already have an ex-Chelsea starlet in Ola Aina on the books.
And they also did business with the Blues to land Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos on a season-long loan.
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