Chelsea ready to kick off summer spending spree with £35m deal for Bakayoko this week as Matic edges closer to exit

Manchester United were also interested in Bakayoko, the 22-year-old midfielder who helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title last season. Chelsea boss Conte knows he has to bring in talent with Champions League football on the calendar next season. France international Bakayoko is set to partner fellow Parisian N’Golo Kante in midfield.