Chelsea beat United to Monaco hotshot

Patrick Power 7 years ago 9.5k
Bakayoko has been on fine form in the Ligue 1.

Monaco have had an impressive season, currently leaders of Ligue 1 and in the Champions League quarter-finals. This has prompted many of their stars to be targeted by big clubs, including this playmaker who could join Chelsea.

Tiemoue Bakayoko has stepped into the spotlight for his performances for Monaco, which have earnt him a place in the French national team, as well as attracting attention from Europe's top clubs.

Manchester United and Chelsea appeared to lock horns over the player after his Champions League performance against Manchester City, and it looked like he was going to raffled off and sold to the highest bidder in the Summer.

However, according to Sky Sports analyst Guillem Balague, he 'has agreed personal terms with Chelsea', with Chelsea only having to pay Monaco 'more than anybody else' in order to sign the 22-year-old.

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