After signing the big names like Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell this transfer window, Chelsea are looking to offload some of the players in the upcoming days. Tiemoue Bakayoko is the first guy that they looking to sell first. But the deal with AC Milan is yet to be agreed upon.
However, Bakayoko has realized that his game time would be very limited in a very talented Chelsea side under Frank Lampard. So he also wants to get out of the club and look for a fresh start.
The French international is looking to move to AC Milan and voiced his opinion on that too. AC Milan are rebuilding to be in the Champions League soon. So they are also looking to have his services at San Siro. But the issue arises on the nature of the deal.
AC Milan are insisting on a loan deal. Whether there is an option to buy will be included at the end of the season is not really clear. But Chelsea want to offload him completely. Since there is a lack of suitors available for the French international, Chelsea do not have a very strong ground to negotiate.
According to sources, Bakayoko has helped their cause by showing his willingness to take a substantial pay cut. In the era of commercialization of football that is highly unprecedented.
Bakayoko has played for AC Milan a few seasons back when the was there on a loan. The deal should have gone through long ago. But AC Milan is low-balling this deal as they have the upper hand at this moment.
AC Milan need his service in the midfield as they lack depth. Their season opens on September 17 when they face Shamrock Rovers in the qualifying stage of the Premier League. If they need him before that, they need to act soon due to quarantine owes.
Whether the 26-year-old will get his dream move is still unclear. But it can be said with confidence that he will not be returning to Stamford Bridge.