Chelsea are ready to offload 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo on a season-long loan.
According to reliable correspondent Nizaar Kinsella, the player will temporarily leave Stamford Bridge in search of match fitness and consistent playing time.
French side Strasbourg is currently leading the charge for the midfielder, who is part of the multi-club ownership structure that includes Chelsea's owners, BlueCo. However, the transfer situation is complicated by a strict limit: the French club can only sign one player from Chelsea, keeping this vacancy open until the transfer deadline.
Key details of Chelsea's transfer predicament
Chelsea have also considered sending winger Mykhailo Mudryk to France, but both players are exploring alternative loan options within the Premier League.
Essugo arrived at Chelsea from Lisbon's Sporting in 2025 for £18 million but featured in just six matches last season due to a serious quadriceps injury.
The midfielder requires consistent playing time to return to peak condition, which is difficult to come by in Chelsea's competitive midfield.
