Hakim Ziyech's Chelsea departure looks very imminent if the latest developments are to be believed at face value.
The Moroccan was introduced to the fray in the 64th minute as Chelsea fell to a miserable 3-0 defeat away to Leeds United at Elland Road. He had a late shot blocked by Kai Havertz but other than that, his and Christian Pulisic's efforts were to no avail in the end. It has been known for a while that the 29-year-old is viewed as surplus to requirements in Thomas Tuchel's eyes.
A move to AC Milan was on the cards earlier in the window but the finances of the deal caused the Rossoneri to back away from negotiations. Step forward his former club AFC Ajax and a certain player has caused manager Alfred Schreuder to consider transfer replacements with an exit imminent despite the manager's stance which suggests otherwise.
