Man United Want To Hijack Another Target From Chelsea’s Grip

Manchester United want to hijack the deal to sign AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea, according to reports.

The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, with reports that the deal has been done but the move has failed to materialise for some unknown reasons.

There are reports that AS Monaco are getting tired of Chelsea’s chase for Bakayoko and might start listening to offers from other clubs.

Reports in the Daily Mail have it that the deal to sign Bakayoko could be off, leaving Manchester United with the chance of swooping for the midfielder this summer.

The Red Devils moved ahead of their league rivals to complete a deal for Romelu Lukaku and could do the same with French midfielder.

It is understood that United have failed in their attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic while Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has also been ruled out of a transfer move this summer.

Jose Mourinho is keen on adding a central midfielder to his setup this summer in order to consolidate the efforts of Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera at the midfield next season.

Bakayoko was an integral part of Monaco squad last season, as they stunned everyone to win the French Ligue 1 and also get to the latter stages of the Champions League.