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Tiemoue Bakayoko to Chelsea: £35m deal close, Nemanja Matic could join Man Utd - report
CHELSEA are reportedly inching closer to a deal for Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Antonio Conte is currently scouring the market for a proven holding midfielder, as he has no desire to rest on his laurels after the club's title-winning success last season.
Nemanja Matic along with Cesc Fabregas face uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge.
Reports earlier this week suggested the Blues are hoping to complete a double deal for Bakayoko and Romelu Lukaku, who has refused to commit to a new deal with Everton.
And it seems a move for Bakayoko is on the cards.
Tiuemoue Bakayoko could head to Chelsea
The Daily Mail claim the 22-year-old is edging closer to a deal that could see the Blues shell out £35million for the Monaco star.
The report says should Bakayoko join, it would tempt Conte to listen to offers for Matic.
Manchester United are eyeing a deal and Matic, it is suggested, would be keen on reuniting with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
Manchester United could look to sign Nemanja Matic
Meanwhile, the Mail claim Swansea are closing in on a season-long loan deal for Tammy Abraham.
Newcastle had been leading the race, but it is suggested Swans will land the 19-year-old even though paperwork hasn't been finalised.