Chelsea 'draw up two-man left-back shortlist'
After playing a vital role in Burnley's promotion back to the Premier League in the 2022-23 season, Maatsen was given the opportunity to prove himself under Mauricio Pochettino in pre-season.
The 21-year-old quickly caught the eye during Chelsea's period of summer friendlies, scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Wrexham before providing an assist for Nicolas Jackson in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.
However, Maatsen has found top-flight minutes hard to come by this season, as he has failed to start a single Premier League game under Pochettino, albeit while making six appearances off the bench.
The Netherlands Under-21 international has earned starts against AFC Wimbledon and Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup, though, and Chelsea recently triggered a 12-month extension option in his contract to keep him on the books until 2025.
There has been talk of a longer-term renewal too, but given his struggles for Premier League starts, Chelsea could instead cash in on Maatsen next year amid interest from West Ham United and Manchester City.
Maatsen's departure would leave the Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella as the Blues' only out-and-out full-backs, although Levi Colwill can also fill in out wide if necessary.
However, Cucurella has also flattered to deceive in West London and could also seek pastures new next year, while Chilwell continues to be plagued by injuries and is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
According to TEAMtalk, Maatsen could head for the Stamford Bridge exit door as early as January, and Chelsea have already earmarked two players as possible successors to the
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