Valencia chiefs are in overdrive trying to negotiate a release from their loan with Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.

The Belgium striker is on a season-long deal at VCF, but coach Marcelino has no interest in counting on Batshuayi when the second-half of the Spanish season kicks off.

AS says Chelsea have told Valencia they do not want Batshuayi back - so leaving the ball in VCF's court to find the player a new club.

Despite his problems with Marcelino, Batshuayi isn't short of suitors ahead of the winter market's opening.

AS Monaco are keen, while AC Milan and AS Roma are also interested in the striker.