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Chelsea are reportedly close to signing Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayako.
The 22-year-old had an excellent season with Monaco as they won the French league and also reached the Champions League semifinals.
Despite his showing in the Champions League, some Chelsea fans are unsure of the Monaco midfielder.
Kante and Bakayoko midfield not ideal for Chelsea Imo
— G (@HICCUP_o) June 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/Eof98/status/873514359225552896
Bakayoko is sometimes lazy off the Ball, chelsea needs à creative mid wich can score and have a great work rate
— Rayan 🇩🇿 (@_rayan_EH10) June 10, 2017
If chelsea get bakayoko then they need another creative midfield in case cesc is injured
— dino (@nurudin_albakri) June 10, 2017
However, stats revealed by stats guru Squawka, has revealed that the 22-year-old will actually be a good signing for Chelsea, and his midfield pairing with N’Golo Kante might make the Chelsea midfield impenetrable.
According to Squawka, Tiemoué Bakayoko won 25 tackles in the Champions League this season, only Casemiro (33) won more.
Tiemoué Bakayoko won 25 tackles in the Champions League this season, only Casemiro (33) won more.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 10, 2017
