Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is the subject of serious interest from his homeland.

The Frenchman has been absent for part of this season due to injury issues, but is seen as important by the club.

Per Foot Mercato, Lyon are hoping to bring in Badiashile on a loan deal for the rest of the season.

Chelsea are undecided on how to proceed with the defender for the rest of this season.

A loan would give Badiashile regular game time, but they may want him to remain at the club as a rotation option.

Lyon are not thought to be trying to sign him permanently, but hope their good relationship with Chelsea can lead to a loan deal.