Chelsea's loan army continues to take shape as the transfer window wages on but the Blues already have a sizeable cohort out plying their trade after Kepa Arrizabalaga completed his move to Real Madrid
Chelsea's loan army has taken on a few extra bodies in the last seven days and there is sure to be more to come with Harvey Vale soon expected to join Bristol Rovers on loan, and the futures of the likes of Bashir Humphreys and Lewis Hall still to be resolved.
The past week has seen new loan moves and debuts as seasons get underway with the Blues loan group growing from five players to eight, and only Kepa Arrizabalaga yet to feature for his new side after completing his loan deal on Monday.
With that said, football.london takes a look at how the players on a temporary stay away from Chelsea are getting on.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
The Spanish goalkeeper completed his loan to Real Madrid on Monday after things developed quickly to see him miss out on featuring in Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Liverpool. He is set to be present in Madrid on Tuesday afternoon.
His loan sees Chelsea fill four of their seven international slots that are permitted by FIFA. The Blues are allowed more loan deals domestically, but FIFA only permits seven international loans, unless players meet two criteria
The say: "The loan of a professional will be exempt from the above limitations if: a) the loan occurs before the end of the season of the former club in which the professional turns 21; and b) the professional is a club-trained player with the former club."
Given the second requirement, any of Chelsea's new signings that could depart on loan, will count towards their limit of seven. The likes of Lesley Ugochukwu and incoming Deivid
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