Michy Batshuayi is desperate to complete a loan move to Monaco, despite Chelsea’s attempt to recoup £40 million for the striker.

Monaco have agreed terms with both Batshuayi and Valencia, where the Belgian spent the first half of the season, to take over his loan until the end of the campaign.

But the Ligue 1 strugglers have been waiting for the green light from Chelsea, who have been waiting to see whether they could attract a £40m offer for Batshuayi.

Everton have indicated an interest in Batshuayi, but cannot take a second player on loan from Chelsea along with defender Kurt Zouma. That means the Merseysiders would have to sign one of the pair outright.

Chelsea would rather sell Batshuayi for £40m to Everton, rather than sanction another six-month loan, but the player would prefer to go to Monaco.

It remains to be seen whether or not Monaco would be prepared, or could afford to commit to signing Batshuayi permanently at the end of a loan.