Chelsea ready to let £40M signing leave for FREE

James Shearman

• Updated: 19 Jan 2023 20:02 GMT
• 3 min read

Chelsea are prepared to let Tiemoue Bakayoko leave the club on a free transfer, according to reports.

Bakayoko joined the Blues in 2017, after their Premier League success under Antonio Conte.

But his £40 million transfer from Monaco was a major disappointment, with the Frenchman loaned out ever since.

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Bakayoko had loan spells at AC Milan, Monaco and Napoli before returning to Milan again.

The Serie A side have an option to buy the 28-year-old, but he is not in their plans, according to journalist Nicolo Schira.

Instead, Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor have offered Bakayoko a long-term contract until 2026.

Demirspor's vice president is currently in Milan to discuss a deal which would involve Chelsea letting him go for nothing.

It appears the Blues have given up all hope of the midfielder developing into a usual Premier League player.

Chelsea's latest transfer business

The Blues have been the busiest team in the January transfer window, signing the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix.

But owner Todd Boehly is far from done with making deals happen this month, as PSV star Noni Madueke is set to join the west London club.

The youngster offers manager Graham Potter yet another attacking option as Chelsea look to climb up the Premier League table.

A midfielder and a right-back are next on the agenda, with Brighton's Moises Caicedo linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.