What next for Petrovic?

Serbia international Djordje Petrovic was sent to RC Strasbourg on loan in August due to concerns about his ability to play out from the back as manager Enzo Maresca increased those demands on his goalkeepers.

Playing under English manager Liam Rosenior in Ligue 1 was sold to an initially reluctant Petrovic as a way of improving those ball-playing skills.

Sources at Strasbourg and close to Petrovic believe the loan move has been productive and allowed him to develop his footwork, which was lacking following spells at MLS with New England Revolution and in Serbian football.

It has set up the chance for Petrovic to either return to Chelsea or possibly move to another big club, with sources close to the keeper believing £25m could be a possible valuation, although it could also potentially be high enough to deter suitors.

UK-based agency Unique Sports Group have poached Petrovic from his long-time agent ahead of the summer negotiations that will decide his future.