Chelsea were prepared to sell Hakim Ziyech in January, it has been revealed.

Ziyech has been playing some of the best football of his Blues career in recent weeks, though Mundo Deportivo says he could've been sold during the winter market.

Chelsea management informed Ziyech he could leave, though the midfielder failed to find the right move.

It's suggested Ziyech remains available and he is on the radar of Barcelona.

The former Ajax star has just rejected selection to Morocco's preliminary squad for their World Cup playoff with DR Congo.