CHELSEA face being stuck with a forgotten Bomb Squad member until the summer after being BLOCKED from sending him to Ligue 1 on loan.
The Blues are thinking full steam ahead with the January transfer window set to open in a matter of days.
One of the biggest priorities is trying to sort the futures of the likes of Axel Disasi and big-earning Raheem Sterling.
A French club have reportedly enquired about a loan for Disasi states the Athletic, while there is interest from other parties.
However, Chelsea have already got SIX players out on loan at foreign clubs and that is the maximum they are allowed.
Nicolas Jackson is at Bayern Munich while Mamadou Sarr, Mike Penders and Kendry Paez are all in France at Strasbourg.
Aaron Anselmino is with Dortmund in Germany and David Datro Fofana is plying his trade in the Turkish Super Lig.
It means in order to move abroad, Disasi will need to be purchased.
One of the current six international loans would need to be cancelled for another player to make a similar move – which is why the temporary option has been ruled out.
Chelsea are back in action on Saturday evening when they host high-flying and bang in form Aston Villa.
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Unai Emery’s men arrive at Stamford Bridge one spot about the Blues in third and with a seven point cushion over their rivals.
Villa are just three points off leaders Arsenal at the summit and they’ve won their last 10 games in all competitions.
Speaking about the test of Aston Villa, Maresca said: “It will be a very tough game for us and we will have to be at our best because Aston Villa are playing very well.
“They have a clear way of playing and they are very organised both on and off the ball.
“They are full of confidence in this moment, but we are at home and we will be trying to get the three points as we always do. We will work hard and continue to grow.”
