There were reports that Hakim Ziyech could leave Chelsea for Roma or Milan on a short-term deal, but the Blues cannot send more players out on loan for this season.

UEFA ruled in 2022 that clubs were allowed to loan out a maximum of eight players for 2022-23, a quota that Chelsea have already reached.

Therefore, as highlighted by Sky Sport Italia, Corriere della Sera and DAZN, if Ziyech leaves in January, it can only be on a permanent deal.

Both Milan and Roma have been linked with the Morocco international who shined at the World Cup.

However, the Rossoneri seem to be out of the race as owners won’t grant extra transfer budget for January. Roma remain a likely destination especially if they sell Nicolò Zaniolo to Bournemouth.

The Giallorossi have accepted an offer from the Premier League side who are now trying to persuade the Italy international who has asked to leave, but preferred a move to Milan, which however, won’t materialise.

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