Chelsea turns down a request from AC Milan to sign failing player Boehly; greatest Blues player will instead go.

A offer by AC Milan for Chelsea center-back Benoit Badiashile was rejected, and rumors have it that another Blues defender will take his place at the end of the season.

Badiashile, 22, was acquired from Monaco during the most recent January transfer window for a fee of £32.7 million. With a reputation as one of France’s most promising central defenders, Badiashile quickly established himself in Chelsea’s starting lineup during the second half of the 2022–2023 season.

However, injuries have disrupted Badiashile’s time this term, limiting the Frenchman to just three appearances across all competitions.

What’s more, the summer arrival of Axel Disasi as well as Levi Colwill being integrated into the first-team have caused a logjam at centre-half.

The ageless Thiago Silva remains an automatic pick, while Wesley Fofana will fancy his chances of breaking into the team when fully recovered from knee surgery.

As such, competition for places at the heart of defence is fierce, something that has seen Colwill utilised primarily at left-back thus far.

Badiashile got the nod in Chelsea’s last two Premier League matches, though endured a torrid outing in the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle one week ago.

On the back of that display, Serie A giant AC Milan reportedly spied an opportunity.

On the back of that display, Serie A giant AC Milan reportedly spied an opportunity.

Indeed, TuttoMercato reported Milan were prepared to offer Badiashile a way out via a loan with an option to a buy. Any such offer would be made with regards to a move in next month’s January window.

Milan and Chelsea have a strong working relationship in the transfer market having overseen a plethora of deals between the pair in recent years.

Tiemoue Bakayoko, Olivier Giroud, Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic have all joined The Rossoneri from Chelsea.

Now, a fresh update from TuttoMercatoWeb claims Milan have acted on their interest in Badiashile and lodged a loan bid with an option to buy.

Chelsea is said to have rejected the suggestion, though. Two explanations were given for this.

First off, after less than 20 appearances for the team, Chelsea allegedly feels it’s far too soon to pass judgment on the Frenchman.

Secondly, The Blues don’t want to add more challenge for themselves, and sending Badiashile on would entail signing a replacement player.

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