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Chelsea confident of winning race against Manchester United and City for Monaco ace Tiemoue Bakayoko

Chelsea are one win away from second title in three years and want to tie up a deal for Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko early this summer to beat Manchester City and Manchester United

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CHELSEA are confident they have won the race to sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The Blues, who can wrap up the Premier League title at West Brom on Friday, want a deal done as soon as possible, ahead of rivals Manchester City and Manchester United.

 Chelsea confident of landing Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko
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Chelsea confident of landing Monaco star Tiemoue BakayokoCredit: Getty Images

Thereport, Chelsea will press ahead with a £30million bid for the French international, now Monaco are out of the Champions League after losing to Juventus.


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Blues boss Antonio Conte is a big fan of the all-action midfielder, and sees a potential midfield partnership with fellow countryman N'Golo Kante next season.

 Bakayoko unable to help Monaco get past Juventus in the Champions League semi-final
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Bakayoko unable to help Monaco get past Juventus in the Champions League semi-finalCredit: Rex Features
 Antonio Conte already looking to tie up deals to improve squad next season
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Antonio Conte already looking to tie up deals to improve squad next seasonCredit: EPA

Bakayoko's arrival at Stamford Bridge this summer leaves the future's of Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas under a cloud.

The Spaniard has been linked with a move to AC Milan and Manchester United, linking up with Jose Mourinho, who brought him back from Barcelona to Chelsea in 2014.

Monaco were unable to overturn the 2-0 deficit from the first leg with Juventus on Tuesday evening.

Goals from Mandzukic and Dani Alves were enough for the Italian champions to reach the final in Cardiff.

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