Monaco have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi after his loan spell at Valencia was cut short .
Goal understands the Belgium international's agent, Meissa N'Diaye, has flown to the principality to hold further talks regarding a move to Ligue 1 for his client.
Everton had been considering a bid of up £18 million ($23m) for Batshuayi given they are unable to sign him on loan.
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Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is already plying his trade at Goodison Park on a temporary basis, with Premier League rules stating a maximum of one player can be loaned to another club at any one time.