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Tiemoue Bakayoko to Chelsea: Monaco star to complete £43.8m transfer next week - report
TIEMOUE BAKAYOKO will complete his move to Chelsea next week, according to reports in France.
Chelsea target Tiemoue Bakayoko worth £35m shows off talent
Chelsea agreed a £43.8million (50m euros) deal with Monaco to sign Bakayoko, who starred for the French side last season as they won the Ligue 1 title.
And the 22-year-old France international is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
Antonio Conte is keen to pair Bakayoko with his compatriot N'Golo Kante in central midfield as the Blues look to defend their Premier League title and mount a challenge in the Champions League.
I am very happy to join the champions of England
And it appears Conte is edging closer to easing his transfer frustration.
According to French newspaper L'Equipe, the much anticipated deal should be completed next week.
Bakayoko's arrival will follow the signing of Willy Caballero, who has signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City.
Tiemoue Bakayoko's move to Chelsea is edging closer
The 35-year-old Argentine made 26 appearances for City last season and will be deputy to Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge.
"I am very happy to join the champions of England," Caballero said.
"I am looking forward to meeting the guys and helping the club achieve more success."
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