Borussia Dortmund agree loan deal for Chelsea striker

The possibility of Michy Batshuayi joining Borussia Dortmund has been doing the rounds and now latest reports from reputable outlet BBC claim that the deal is done. The move could start a cascading effect in the January transfer window with both, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Olivier Giroud both set to join new clubs.

Respected journalist David Ornstein had summarised the situation in his tweet:

With Batshuayi now set to play at Dortmund for the rest of the season, Aubameyang might finally be heading to the Premier League. Batshuayi has struggled for regular playing time at Chelsea Having made the move to Stamford Bridge last season, the Belgian forward has struggled to win over Antonio Conte and has often been left out of the starting XI. Even with Alvaro Morata not available in recent weeks, Conte used Batshuayi sparingly, often preferring Eden Hazard to play in a 'false 9' position. With Batshuayi now set to join Dortmund, the German side might be willing to let Aubameyang go whose arrival, in turn, could see Olivier Giroud joining the Blues after spending close to 5-and-a-half seasons at Arsenal. The heart of the matter With the 2018 FIFA World Cup coming up soon, Batshuayi's move to Dortmund could see him get regular playing time. Although the Belgian has scored more often than not when given the opportunity, Conte has usually preferred to start with Morata or Hazard and a move to Dortmund could just reinvigorate the Belgian's career. On the other hand, Aubameyang's potential arrival to Arsenal could provide a boost to the club. The Gunners are desperate to find a prolific goalscorer and the arrival of the Gabon international will certainly add more firepower to the Arsenal attack.