Chelsea travel to Sweden to face Djurgarden in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday night.
The Blues are overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy, but Enzo Maresca’s side have been in poor form since the turn of the year and will face a stern test against their Swedish opponents on Thursday.
In the meantime, it has emerged that the West London side could be willing to allow one of their most highly rated stars to leave the club this summer.
According to Chelsea News, the Blues could be open to the idea of letting Romeo Lavia depart Stamford Bridge.
The report claims that those in charge of the club are considering the idea of letting Lavia leave, either on loan or permanently, if a suitable offer is tabled.
Lavia, 21, joined Chelsea from Southampton in 2023 but was plagued by injuries during his first season with the club and was limited to just a single appearance.
This term the Belgian has also been hampered by fitness issues, playing just 14 times, but he has impressed when available for Maresca’s side.
Despite this, the report claims that the club have discussed the idea of letting the Belgium international depart Stamford Bridge during the upcoming transfer window.
The report claims that Chelsea would demand a fee of £45 million for the midfielder, although they would also consider an initial loan deal with an option-to-buy clause included.
If he were to leave Chelsea this summer, the Blues would likely make a financial loss on the Belgian, who cost them around £58 million less than two years ago.
Two unnamed Premier League sides are said to have expressed interest in the youngster, who is under contract until the end of the 2029/30 season.
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