The 18-year-old joined Chelsea from Everton two years ago after emerging as one of the Toffees' best academy players. It was reported at the time that senior figures at Goodison Park were convinced he would become the 'next Leighton Baines'.

Christopher Nkunku has been strongly linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent days with Bayern Munich showing a serious interest in signing the France international

Enzo Maresca today described being in charge of Chelsea during the January transfer window as a “disaster” because of the unsettling effect it is having on his squad. Chelsea have picked up just three points from their last five Premier League games but it is not the disappointing form which is providing him with the most concern.

Enzo Maresca said on Friday managing Chelsea during the January transfer window has been a "disaster", with players unsettled because of speculation linking them with moves away from the London club.A number of players have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.