According to French outlet L’Equipe (via The Metro), Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has decided to join Antonio Conte’s side, despite being linked with a move to join former Blues boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
As per L’Equipe’s claims the west Londoners are close to securing a deal for the industrious midfielder having agreed a €40m (£35m) fee with the Ligue 1 champions.
The 22-year-old played a key role as Leonardo Jardim lead the principality club to their first league title in 17 years, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.