CHELSEA TO SIGN BAKAYOKO

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Chelsea are close to signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco for £35 million,The Daily Mail claims.

The 22-year-old midfielder was a key player in Monaco's Ligue 1 winning season, earning admiration from Antonio Conte who made him a top target. The move could lead to Nemanja Matic departing, with the 28-year-old interested in a move to Manchester United.