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 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 […]
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 […]
Man Utd plan another move to beat Chelsea as Jose Mourinho eyes Tiemoue Bakayoko swoop
As the Premier League champions completed the £34m capture of Roma midfielder Antonio Rudiger for their first major signing of the summer, their move for midfielder Bakayoko was suddenly under threat. United have already beaten Chelsea to the chase for £75m Everton striker Romelu Lukaku this week and another snub would be a major blow […]
Monaco losing patience with Chelsea over Tiemoue Bakayoko transfer – report
Chelsea have already been dealt one transfer blow with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku primed to join Manchester United. The Belgium international is due to undergo a medical ahead of his move to Old Trafford despite initially prioritising a return to the club he left in 2014. Blues boss Antonio Conte is aiming to bolster his […]
Chelsea to announce Tiemoue Bakayoko signing in next 48 hours: Alex Sandro also close
The Premier League champions expect to sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in the next 48 hours after a £36.7m deal agreed was agreed between the clubs. The 22-year-old France international is set to fly into London in the next couple of days to complete a medical and sign a five-year deal. And the Stamford Bridge […]