Chelsea are set to hold conversations with Hull City over the futures of Harvey Vale, Xavier Simons and Nathan Baxter. Tigers boss Liam Rosenior has admitted that the trio are in his thoughts ahead of the January transfer window, with Vale and Simons having made a strong impression, despite not featuring since the former Derby coach took the reigns in early November.
Baxter spent last season on loan on Humberside, and his deal for this term sees Hull hold an option to buy the goalkeeper. The 24-year-old has made 12 appearances this term after having to overcome Matt Ingram for the club's No.1 spot, may have it all to do again after returning to the Blues to undergo treatment on an injury before making the bench against Watford at the weekend.
Vale and Simons have been involved in first team plans under Rosenior and travelled to Turkey with the group during the mid-season break. They further travelled to Vicarage Road but did not make the bench as they look to build upon the 67 minutes and eight minutes they have played respectively.
