Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech can use the World Cup to force through a move to AC Milan in January.

his season, the Morocco international has only played nine times across all competitions, failing to register a single goal or assist.

Italian champions Milan have held an interest in Ziyech for some time and could return for the player.

However, Ziyech is hoping to force Milan's hand by playing out of his skin at the World Cup with Morocco in order to seal a January or summer transfer, Calciomercato.com reports.

Whether the move will be a loan or a permanent transfer is yet to be seen, but Chelsea will undoubtedly be keen to shift the player off the books full-time.

Ziyech came out of international retirement to play at the World Cup having previously vowed to not turn out for Morocco again after a falling out with old manager Vahid Halilhodzic.

The Chelsea ace was recalled in September under new manager Walid Regragui.

Morocco will contest Group F in Qatar.