The break-out star is now on
the verge of a switch to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a £35million fee
with Monaco.
Bakayoko is to partner
N’Golo Kante as Antonio Conte identified him as the missing piece in his
Chelsea midfield.
The 22-year-old flew
into London this week and has undergone his medical without any issues, according
to the Sun.
Chelsea are confident
they will iron out the final details of the deal in the coming days and are
targeting an announcement before next week.
The transfer window
officially opens on Saturday and Chelsea are hopeful they will be able announce
Bakayoko in line with the opening.
Bakayoko was linked
with Manchester United, but
was keen to work under Conte at Chelsea rather than Jose Mourinho at Old
Trafford.
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