Guus Hiddink says Chelsea will discuss a possible loan move for Charly Musonda this winter but believes the youngster needs time to settle.
Musonda has reportedly grown tired of life in the shadows at Stamford Bridge and wants regular football to develop his skills.
A host of Championship clubs have been linked with the midfielder and QPR boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scouted the player in a recent U21s fixture.
Hiddink is yet to decide on which of Chelsea’s young guns to promote to the under-performing first-team squad but says temporary moves can be strategic for promising talents.
Hiddink said: “He's a young guy I know. I haven't seen him so far, but there is a big reputation preceding him. Let's give the kid time to settle and practise with the academy first and then with us.
“I have some time to give judgement to young players, but I'll have them in the toughness of first-team training as soon as possible.
“The loan is a strategical issue which we have to discuss in-house. It's too early to discuss. Let's give them time to develop.”
Musona penned a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge in March but appeared to confirm he would be heading out to gain experience when he took to Instagram earlier this month.
He wrote: “Enjoyed playing youth football at Chelsea by winning titles and creating some unforgettable memories in the process.
“It's now time to take the next step to continue my progression on loan and develop furthermore towards becoming one of the very best one day at Chelsea. With hard work and dedication I believe I can, and I'm very excited."
Monaco have reportedly seen interested rebuffed in the youngster in the past and several other clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation.
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