Newcastle United are reportedly watching Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Newcastle United scouts have been flying back and forth to watch Tiemoue Bakayoko in Italy, according to The Chronicle.
The 24-year-old midfielder has impressed during his loan spell at AC Milan.
He cost Chelsea a huge £40 million only two years ago [Sky Sports], but a disappointing first season in the Premier League last term resulted in him being loaned to Serie A.
Newcastle might be fans of the former Monaco powerhouse, as The Chronicle claims that Magpies scouts have watched him half-a-dozen times this season.
United boss Rafael Benitez will need a couple of Bakayoko-type players this summer.
Isaac Hayden looks set to leave St James’s Park, while Jonjo Shelvey has been strongly linked with a move away after struggling for regular football under Benitez.
Bakayoko might have flopped last season, but only by Chelsea’s standards. At Newcastle, he may well flourish, if something can be worked out between both clubs.
He is a similar type of footballer to Hayden, but arguably a step up. Bakayoko would be perfect for Benitez’s side, but there’s no getting away from the fact that they certainly can’t afford a permanent deal, especially if Milan are also in the mix.
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