Chelsea boss Frank Lampard insists Michy Batshuayi is staying but accepts Davide Zappacosta could leave, with Roma interested.
Roma were reportedly looking at Batshuayi as a possible replacement for Patrik Schick, who continues to be linked with German giants Borussia Dortmund.
However, Lampard said at a Press conference: “The future is Michy is here as one of our strikers. We have three strikers this year and there will be opportunities for him.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard insists Michy Batshuayi is staying but accepts Davide Zappacosta could leave, with Roma interested.
Roma were reportedly looking at Batshuayi as a possible replacement for Patrik Schick, who continues to be linked with German giants Borussia Dortmund.
However, Lampard said at a Press conference: “The future is Michy is here as one of our strikers. We have three strikers this year and there will be opportunities for him.
“With Michy it’s important that he trains at a top, top level every day, gets himself absolutely fit to play the way I want my strikers to play, which will be constant movement – on and off the ball – and obviously to try and score goals.
“He’s very much our player and competing with Tammy [Abraham] and Ollie [Giroud] for that space.”
On the other hand, Maurizio Sarri’s successor was more receptive to the idea of Zappacosta moving on, as well as Milan old boy Tiemoue Bakayoko.
“That’s not clear yet. Zappacosta is our player and Reece is probably out for three more week. That’s a decision that will be made as we go on.
“I’ve been really impressed with Zappa’s attitude, quality and how he’s trained. We have to make sure we’re happy with the squad by the time the European window shuts.
“That will be a decision for us and of course Zappa, because I want players happy. The professionalism he has shown since he’s been here has been great and that can be an ongoing conversation.
“It’s similar with both players. They obviously haven’t started the season for us. Both of them have shown really good application and not been a problem.
“The decision will be what’s best for the club and for them individually as well.”
Goal.com claims the Blues want €25m (£23m) for the Italy right-back and that while the Giallorossi will not pay such a fee, a loan with an option to buy could be explored.