Real Madrid and Manchester United to battle it out for €120 million star, Chelsea want Barcelona superstar as Eden Hazard replacement and more: Transfer Roundup, 7 February 2019
Real Madrid and Manchester United to battle it out for €120 million star, Chelsea want Barcelona superstar as Eden Hazard replacement and more: Transfer Roundup, 7 February 2019
Tiemoue Bakayoko wants to stay at Milan beyond the summer
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Bakayoko (R) in action against Napoli
Tiemoue Bakayoko endured a torrid spell at Chelsea and ended up getting booed by his own supporters. However, that looks very much a thing of the past now as Bakayoko continues to enjoy his fresh lease of life at the San Siro after joining the Rossonerion a loan deal.
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Bakayoko recently told French newspaper Nice Matin (courtesy: Sky Sports) that he would like to make his stay permanent.
"Things are going well for the club and I right now,"
"Then you have the atmosphere at San Siro, which is extraordinary. Milan are a legendary club. Who wouldn't like to stay at a club like Milan for a long time?
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"Having said that, I'm still under contract with Chelsea for the next three years. I don't have all the cards.”
Would Chelsea take him back after all? Chelsea have no dearth for midfielders but are struggling to get their combination right.
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