Leeds United are eager to add new recruits to their side for the 2020/21 Premier League side after earning promotion thanks to a Championship title win.
The Whites know that they must improve the quality of their squad if they are to compete back in the top tier.
One of the players that the club has been linked with is Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. Here is the latest transfer news on the 26-year-old.
Batshuayi price tag
Leeds are considering making a bid for Batshuayi and now they know how much it would cost to prize the forward away from Stamford Bridge.
The Belgium signed for Chelsea from Marseille in 2016 for a fee of £33 million and has had mixed success on loan at the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace.
Now Chelsea would be willing to part ways for just over £20 million, according to Dutch outlet Het Laatste Nieuws (per the Daily Star).
Chelsea stance
Chelsea are looking to offload Batshuayi so they can pursue their own targets such as Kai Havertz.
The Evening Standard report that Frank Lampard has made it clear he does not see Batshuayi in his plans for the future.
This has been especially clear since the signing of Timo Werner and the contract extension handed to Oliver Giroud.
Inside information on Batshuayi
Victor Orta wants competition for Patrick Bamford at Elland Road and the wantaway Belgian striker has been strongly linked.
At Leeds Live we have spoken to a Chelsea insider on how a deal for Batshuayi would come about.
Battle for Batshuayi
Newcastle United are set to rival Leeds Batshuayi, although Bournemouth's Callum Wilson is their prime target.
Chronicle Live say Steve Bruce is keen on bolstering his attacking ranks for the new season.
But the Magpies are eyeing a loan and see him as a short-term option.
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