- Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has joined Borussia Dortmund on a six-month loan switch
- Michy Batshuayi had his medical at Borussia Dortmund ahead of loan move
- Belgian was seen in Dortmund training gear
Chelsea striker will be a Bundesliga striker for the next six months atleast as the Belgium is on the verge of completing a loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
The former Marseille striker, who is part of a Deadline Day merry-go-round, was seen in Dortmund training gear while undergoing his medical tests.
Michy Batshuayi having his medical ahead of Dortmund switch. Source: Dailymail
The Blues will replace Batshuayi with Olivier Giroud from Arsenal, who have completed the £55 million signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Dortmund.
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Aubameyang's move now means Giroud is likely to complete his £18m move to Chelsea — and Dortmund are also expected to confirm Batshuayi's arrival.
Blues boss Antonio Conte claimed on Tuesday that Batshuayi was in contention for Chelsea's match at home to Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
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But also accepted the striker's future was 'in the balance' as the club continued to pursue Giroud, now it is apparent Batshuayi won't be part of the Blues league match against Bournemouth as the switch is all but done.
The transfer deadline is at 11pm on Wednesday night for Premier League and a frenzy of striker transfers is expected in the coming day.
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