Transfer News: Why Italian side are eager to sign out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder

Italian side, AC Milan are reportedly on the Verge of completing a permanent deal for out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko two years after he left San Siro.

Bakayoko enjoyed a positive spell on loan at AC Milan during the 2018-19 season but that has not stopped from spending the last two seasons out on loan.

The France international has failed to impress Chelsea managers and his career at Stamford Bridge seems to be coming to an end this summer.

With a deal set to completed in the next few days, reasons why AC Milan are eager to have him in their squad have surfaced.

Bakayoko’s presence at AC Milan will add more experience to the club midfield with Champions League football in sight this season.

Bakayoko’s irrepressible physicality and attention to the coverage phase than to the attacking one make him a perfect component for the two holding players.

His experience in the Champions League will also play a huge part for AC Milan who are back in the elite competition after some time out.

Bakayoko’s experience in the Seria A also means he has no problem adapting to the league and might slot into the first team immediately.