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Borussia Dortmund Reportedly Eyeing Permanent Michy Batshuayi Deal in the Summer

Borussia Dortmund will reportedly try to sign Michy Batshuayi on a permanent basis in the summer after Chelsea knocked back their attempt to do so in January.

According to MailOnline's Simon Jones, BVB want to extend his stay beyond his loan deal, which runs until the end of the season.

Dortmund secured him for the second half of the campaign last month as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Gabon striker joined Arsenal while Gunners forward Olivier Giroud replaced Batshuayi, with the three transfers forming a chain.

Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke revealed the German outfit pushed for a slightly different deal: "We tried our best to get a permanent option for Michy Batshuayi, but it was a no go for Chelsea.