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Batshuayi set to depart Chelsea for Besiktas loan

Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi is closing in a move to Besiktas, Goal can confirm.

The Belgian striker will head to Turkey on loan, with Besiktas expected to have an option to purchase for between £5m ($7m)-£11m ($15m).

Chelsea have given Batshuayi the go-ahead to travel to Turkey to finalise details, while the forward is also set to add an extra year to his contract to avoid the Blues losing him for free next summer.

Batshuayi's latest loan move

By heading to Besiktas, Batshuayi will look to secure a regular first-team role as he hopes to play himself into a role with Belgium's World Cup squad next year.