Chelsea are set to sanction the permanent sale of the academy star, with up to six Championship clubs and others in Europe interested in signing the versatile 21-year-old.

Harvey Vale is closing in on leaving Chelsea and the star is considering permanent offers from the Championship in England, as well as from clubs abroad in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The Blues are willing to waive the transfer fee for their versatile 21-year-old to help facilitate the next step in his career.

Instead, a sale clause will be inserted to allow them to profit from any future sales involving their academy product.

Vale has played in the Conference League for Chelsea's first team this season and has been a standout performer for the development team in Premier League 2.

Those performances have led to as many as six Championship clubs now showing interest in him.

Finding the right club for the next stage of his progress is seen as key as Vale evaluates his options.

Harvey Vale is closing in on a permanent exit from Chelsea, with several clubs interested in signing the 21-year-old.

Vale's performances in the Conference League caught the attention of up to six Championship clubs

His current contract with Chelsea expires at the end of this season, although the Blues have the option to activate for another year.

Vale previously had loan spells with Hull and Bristol Rovers and was handed his Chelsea first-team debut by now England manager Thomas Tuchel in 2021.