Linked with pretty much every club in the Premier League top six, Tiemoué Bakayoko’s future destination is slowly narrowing itself down, according to Nice-Matin.
The local newspaper, who cover both OGC Nice and Monaco, have a lengthy article assessing the 22-year-old’s current situation, claiming both Chelsea and Manchester United are the English club most likely to sign the midfielder this summer.
Competing with Paris Saint-Germain, the Premier League pair perhaps have an advantage on the current Ligue 1 champions, mostly due to tensions between the two sides following past experiences with each side’s negotiating team.
Trying not to put an order on who is winning the race, the French newspaper cannot help but hint that Chelsea are currently the likelier candidates, not just because of their guaranteed Champions League status next season, but also because of Antonio Conte’s serious and strict approach to football.
As for Manchester United, while his impact at the club would be almost instantaneous, what with the Michael Carrick situation still unsolved, Nice-Matin suggest that José Mourinho’s ‘atypical’ managerial style this season could cause Bakayoko’s entourage to think twice about sending him to Old Trafford, even if it isn’t a reason to refuse the move.
Still stalling to extend his contract with Les Monégasques, the young midfielder’s agents seem to think his future should be far away from the State Louis II next season, regardless of what happens during the current campaign.
The Ligue 1 side are currently top of the table in France, and are preparing themselves to face Juventus in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
