From France: Man United initiate contact with Chelsea over signing midfielder

Tiémoué Bakayoko had a very mixed time at AC Milan last season.

On loan from Chelsea with Milan having a buying option, it all started really badly. There was even talk of sending the Frenchman back during the winter market, but Bakayoko improved.

The former AS Monaco player became an important part of the team and his stay appeared likely. Then he felt out with the manager and everything went sour, now he’s back at Chelsea.

On Monday evening, RMC cover interest from both PSG and Manchester United.

PSG have been linked sporadically with the player and he’s previously made it keen he wouldn’t be against joining the club of his heart.

RMC claim Manchester United have even made contact with Chelsea about signing the midfielder, and they’ve ‘very interested’ in the player.

PSG’s Leonardo has made contact with Bakayoko’s entourage, as the club look for a defensive midfielder.

Interest from Old Trafford is framed in the possibility of them potentially losing Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba this summer.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery also ‘appreciates his profile’.