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Chelsea transfer news: Radamel Falcao and Alvaro Morata leave as Michy Batshuayi deal nears completion

Strikers depart after their loan deals ended with goalkeeper Marco Amelia also moving on without playing a single match

Jack de Menezes

Friday 01 July 2016 11:58 BST

Radamel Falcao is one of three players to have left Chelsea (Getty)

Chelsea flops Alexandre Pato and Radamel Falcao have left the club after failing to earn a permanent move, with their loan deals expiring on Friday.

Chelsea have confirmed that the two strikers have left the club along with goalkeeper Marco Amelia, who failed to make a single appearance for the club after signing a short-term contract to cover for Thibaut Courtois while the No 1 goalkeeper was injured.

Falcao heads back to Monaco after what can only be described as a disastrous two-year spell in England, having scored four goals for Manchester United and finding the back of the net just once for the Blues in 12 appearances after suffering from injury throughout the 2015/16 campaign.

Pato meanwhile arrived at the end of the January transfer window on a loan deal until the end of the season, with the option to sign the Brazil international on a permanent contract if he impressed. Pato’s time at Stamford Bridge proved to be worse than Falcao’s though, with the former AC Milan striker arriving at the club desperately short of match fitness.

Interim manager Guus Hiddink refused to play Pato until April, when he scored on his debut against Aston Villa, but he would make just one more appearance for the club against Swansea where he was substituted after failing to impress.

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<b>Out:</b> Diego Costa

The controversial striker is reportedly unhappy in England and believes that the country’s referees and media are targeting him. A move back to Atletico Madrid could be on the cards if the new manager cannot convince him to stay.

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14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Thibaut Courtois

The goalkeeper’s form has suffered since his knee injury earlier this season and, according to reports, Conte could cash in while the Belgium international’s value remains high. A wise move?

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Radamel Falcao

The desperately out-of-form striker has confirmed that he will return to Monaco for pre-season training, bringing an end to what has been a disastrous two-year spell in England.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Loic Remy

Another player in need of a fresh start. He’s been a small fish in a big pond ever since joining Chelsea but has enough quality to become the focal point of an attack elsewhere.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Nemanja Matic

His fall from grace has slightly overlooked this season. Imperious upon arrival, he’s fallen behind John Obi Mikel in the pecking order – a state of affairs that many would barely be able to believe this time last year.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Alexandre Pato

Despite his brilliant debut at Villa Park, the Brazilian may have done too little too late to earn a permanent contract. Any offer would be a mistake unless he can definitively answer questions over his fitness.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Oscar

One of the few players in the squad who can provide the odd moment of magic but infuriatingly inconsistent. The Brazil international can still command a decent market price and is therefore dispensable.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>Out:</b> Nathan Ake (Watford)

The 21-year-old defender spent last season on loan with Watford, and he will continue his Premier League education this term with Bournemouth after joining the Cherries in a season-long loan.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>In:</b> Romelu Lukaku (Everton)

The Belgium international has made no secret of his desires to play for a Champions League club and, according to The Independent’s Mark Ogden, Conte has made him his number one priority this summer.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>In:</b> Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich)

Formerly an all-action enforcer in Conte’s successful Juventus sides, the Chile international would bring steel and dynamism to Chelsea’s central midfield. The likelihood of prising him Bayern Munich’s hands, however, could be slim.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>In:</b> Radja Nainggolan (Roma)

A suitable back-up plan if Vidal is not a practical target. The Belgium international has the quality to fit in at an elite club.

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>In:</b> John Stones (Everton)

Chelsea’s high-profile pursuit of the defender was ultimately fruitless and, in the time since, he’s shown he’s probably not yet worth Everton’s asking price of £40million. However, with Terry on his way, a centre-back is needed. Will Conte pay the premium on Stones’ potential?

14 possible ins and outs at Conte's Chelsea

<b>In:</b> Andreas Christensen (Borussia Monchengladbach)

The 19-year-old defender is currently on loan in Germany and his current club are desperate to make the deal permanent, so impressive has he been. Chelsea, however, would be foolish to let another talented youngster slip from out their grasp, especially when he could be a cut-price improvement in a key area.

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<b>In:</b> Juan Cuadrado (Juventus)

Conte’s arrival could be the reprieve that the Colombian’s Chelsea career needs but the question is – does he actually want to move back to the Bridge? After a successful period on loan in Serie A, the league in which he made his name, he may be the one who needs convincing.

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An announcement on Chelsea’s official website read: "With contracts having come to an end, we today say farewell to three players who were part of the squad during last season - Falcao, Pato and Marco Amelia," the statement read.

"Chelsea Football Club thanks the players for their contributions and wishes them success in the future."

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The decision not to follow up interest in Falcao and Pato with permanent offers has led the club to seek reinforcements in the form of Belgium international Michy Batshuayi and Alvaro Morata of Spain.

The club have already agreed a £33m deal to sign Batshuayi from Marseille, with the forward undergoing a medical on Wednesday while out with the international squad at Euro 2016, while they continue to be linked with Morata ahead of his expected return to Real Madrid – who are likely to sell on the striker in a bid to generate a significant profit on the £23.6m they will pay Juventus as part of a buy-back clause.

Chelsea have also confirmed former Ajax and Netherlands Under-16 prospect Juan Familia-Castillo, who has joined the Premier League side as part of the club’s scholar programme.

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