Chelsea’s willingness to send Charly Musonda on loan for the rest of the season has sparked interest from a host of Premier League clubs. Bournemouth, Watford, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion are all thought to have been alerted to Musonda’s availability.

The 21 year-old, who can play in central midfield or out wide, has been given the green light to spend the second half of the season at another English club after Chelsea signed Ross Barkley for £15 million.

Musonda hit out at Chelsea on social media in October over his lack of opportunities, having scored in the 5-1 Carabao Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. He has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season and also stepped off the bench in Chelsea’s FA Cup draw with Norwich City at the weekend.

Having been told he can go on loan, Musonda scored twice for Chelsea’s Under-21s against Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy.

Bournemouth, Watford, Newcastle and West Brom are all keen to boost their attacking options this month, with Musonda on their radar. Chelsea have dealt with all four clubs in recent years, but would insist that Musonda is guaranteed playing time wherever he goes.