Bakayoko hasn’t featured for the Blues since being sent off in their shocking 4-1 defeat to Watford at the beginning of February. And after picking up a knock in training, the Frenchman is sidelined for the visit of Barcelona this evening. Both he and David Luiz missed the final training session and are unlikely to […]
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte defends Tiemoue Bakayoko after costly Champions League error
The Blues were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid, meaning Roma were allowed to win the group with victory against Qarabag. After a goalless first half, ex-Chelsea forward Fernando Torres flicked a corner on at the near-post and Saul Niguez escaped Bakayoko to head home the opener. Stefan Savic turned Eden Hazard’s […]
Chelsea news LIVE updates: Conte sack claims, Bakayoko on Matic, Blues inury chaos
Chelsea news LIVE updates – Express Sport brings you all the latest from Stamford Bridge Saturday 21 October Bakayoko not feeling Matic pressure 07.45 Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has claimed he does not feel the pressure to emulate his predecessor Nemanja Matic. “I’m not here to do what Matic did. Matic is a player that […]
Chelsea fans should forget about Man Utd new boy Matic, Bakayoko is superhuman – Pat Nevin
Chelsea sold Matic to Manchester United in a £40million deal this summer, with Bakayoko coming in as his replacement from Monaco for the same price. Blues manager Antonio Conte has been heavily criticised for selling the 29-year-old, who was crucial in last season’s title success. But Nevin reckons brining in “superhuman” Bakayoko, at six years […]
Chelsea handed injury boost ahead of Tottenham clash: Hazard and Bakayoko could be fit
Hazard is making rapid progress in his recovery from the ankle fracture he picked up while on international duty with Belgium in the summer and took part in full training with the squad yesterday. The Belgian has a slim chance of being involved against Spurs, but new £40 million midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, signed from Monaco […]
Chelsea announce £40m Tiemoue Bakayoko signing as Antonio Conte gets his man
Bakayoko teased his move to Stamford Bridge for several days but finally had a medical in London yesterday and finalised the move. He becomes Chelsea third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Willy Caballero and Antonio Rudiger. Bakayoko said: “I am very happy to be here and to join this great team. “I […]
Transfer news LIVE updates: Stunning Mbappe bid claim, Bakayoko fee agreed, Man Utd latest
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: Follow here for the latest news and done deals from the Premier League and across Europe… Friday 14 July RB Leipzig may be willing to listen to an improved offer for Liverpool target Naby Keita. The Reds had a £57million bid rejected for the Guinea international yesterday. But AIPS journalist Chris […]
Chelsea agree fee for Tiemoue Bakayoko: Monaco ace set for medical and five-year deal
The France midfielder will now head to London to undergo a medical tomorrow and complete his move. Chelsea have been trying to get the deal done for weeks and have finally reached an agreement with the club. They will play £39.8m plus add-ons for the 22-year-old, who will sign a five-year deal. Bakayoko’s brother Abdoulaye […]
Man Utd don't want Tiemoue Bakayoko: Chelsea medical booked, deal close – Kaveh Solhekol
That is according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, who says Bakayoko is close to joining Chelsea. The Monaco powerhouse has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge throughout the summer. But Manchester United were reported to be keen on him in the last couple of days and were said to have agreed a […]
Manchester United AGREE £35m deal for Tiemoue Bakayoko: Chelsea hijacked again
Bakayoko looked destined to become a Chelsea player this summer after Antonio Conte identified him as his top target to replace Nemanja Matic. Bakayoko appeared all set to join Chelsea – with Matic going to Old Trafford – but the move was suspiciously slow in finalising. And Jose Mourinho has now swooped to beat Conte […]
