Chelsea will aim to offload Danny Drinkwater less than 12 months after spending £30million to sign him.

The Blues will consider offers, including loans, for the midfielder ahead of next season even though the identity of next year’s manager is unclear.

Drinkwater has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since his arrival from the King Power Stadium.

Chelsea want to offload Danny Drinkwater less than 12 months after spending £30m on him

Injuries hampered his progress under Antonio Conte, nevertheless the 28-year-old made just five Premier League starts for the Blues last season.

Drinkwater already has N’Golo Kante, Cesc Fabregas and Tiemoue Bakayoko ahead of him in the central midfield pecking order.

Chelsea are also trying to sign another midfielder ahead of next season, Nice’s Jean Michael Seri among the players the Blues are keen on.

The arrival of another midfield star will further limit Drinkwater’s opportunities meaning Chelsea are willing to cut their losses on the ex-Manchester United man.