Chelsea strike fee with Monaco for Tiemoue Bakayoko

Published on: 27 March 2017

Chelsea have a deal in place for Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko.

TMW says the Blues have agreed a £35million deal with Monaco for the defensive midfielder.

Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea The 22-year-old has already accepted a lucrative five-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will complete his move when the transfer window opens in the summer.

Bakayoko's rise in Ligue 1 has somewhat been overshadowed by the emergence of his club team-mate Kylian Mbappe.

But the midfielder is building a reputation in the French top flight as being one of the most consistent performers in Monaco's talented team.

He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N'Golo Kante in the middle of the park.

And they look set to pip their Premier League rivals to his signature as Jose Mourinho's Manchester United and Manchester City both taking a keen interest.

Source: tribalfootball.com

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