Arsenal reportedly held talks with Chelsea target and Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko in November but it looks as though the Gunners will now miss out. The 22-year-old has become one of the most in-demand midfielders in Europe due to his performances for the Ligue 1 outfit this season, as he has also been pivotal to their run to the Champions League quarter-finals. With that though comes the obvious risk of the top European clubs wanting to prise him away, and as noted by France Football, Chelsea are leading the race to sign Bakayoko for as much as 60m this summer. However, the story has also revealed an interesting sub-plot that suggests that Arsene Wenger was keen to take the midfield ace...
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