Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko set to reject Manchester United transfer for Chelsea

Tiemoue Bakayoko is a target for Manchester United and Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko favours a move to Chelsea despite interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United.

The Frenchman, who received his first international call-up this week, is being chased by a host of top European clubs.

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The 22-year-old scored Monaco’s third crucial goal in their 3-1 win against Manchester City last week and looks built for the Premier League.

Manchester United are known to be interested in the midfielder and scouted him during Monaco’s win against Pep Guardiola’s side. However, the Frenchman favours a move to Stamford Bridge, according to the Daily Mirror.

Bakayoko’s caught the eye of a host of top European clubs (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are believed to __have put the wheels in motion over a move for Bakayoko and believe they are in pole position to sign the midfielder.

Conte spent around £140million during his first summer at the club but he wants to invest in four world class players to improve his side’s spine this time around.

Chelsea fixtures

Crystal Palace (H) – Sat 1 Apr
Manchester City (H) – Wed 5 Apr
Bournemouth (A) – Sat 8 Apr
Manchester United (A) – Sun 16 Apr
Tottenham (N) FA Cup – Sat 22 Apr
Everton (A) – Sun 30 Apr
Middlesbrough (H) – Sat 6 May
West Brom (A) – Sat 13 May

As well as a central midfielder, Conte wants a striker, a centre-back and a right-sided defender in the summer.

Though Chelsea are confident of a deal for Bakayoko, they would revert their attention to Roma ace Radja Nainggolan should they miss out.