Chelsea Line Up Move For Impressive French Midfielder

Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Monaco midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko.

Reports have it that Antonio Conte has identified the 22-year-old midfielder has a possible replacement for Oscar who had already confirmed he will leaving Chelsea despite recent reports from China about the some uncertainties in the deal.

Having hinted earlier that the Blues are already looking for an ideal replacement for the Brazilian playmaker, various names has popped up as a possible replacement for the China-bound 25-year-old midfielder with the likes of Marco Veratti and Diego Laxalt topping the list for the Blues.

But recent reports from France has now suggested that the Italian is lining up a move for Bakayoko, who is said to preferred due to his physicality and athleticism.

The French U-21 international is rated £40million and has been scouted by Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo on several occasions.

It is also understood that Conte admires Bayayoko qualities after traveling to watch in play during Monaco’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League last month.

However, there are indications that the Ligue 1 side, Monaco are unwillingness to do business on the midfielder but the Blue will try to test their resolve next summer transfer window.