Overview

• Djordje Petrovic asked to be omitted from Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad on June 11 to focus on his summer transfer search.
• Chelsea acceded to his request after determining they cannot promise him first-team minutes behind Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and prospect Mike Penders.
• Strasbourg leads interest in a permanent deal following his loan spell, and Premier League clubs, including West Ham, are evaluating offers.
• Under Fifa rules any squad-listed player becomes cup-tied, a restriction Petrovic aimed to avoid before the July 3 registration deadline.
• A proposed move for AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan stalled over an £8m valuation gap, though Chelsea could revisit talks when the window reopens.