Chelsea: Bakayoko move stalls

Tiemoue Bakayoko’s loan move from Chelsea to AC Milan is at risk because the two clubs have hit a stalemate over the finances of the deal.

While the English transfer window closed yesterday, Italian sides have until next Friday to complete their business.

Chelsea are prepared to let Bakayoko join Milan on a season-long loan with an option to buy in 2019 included.

The France international has struggled to make an impact since joining from Monaco for £40million last year and is unlikely to get many opportunities under new coach Maurizio Sarri.

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They have discussed a £31.5m fee for next summer, with the loan fee covering the rest or a higher final sum of £35m plus £5m loan fee. However, Milan are reluctant to agree such a price, with their valuation at £27m and £4.5m respectively. There is also a suggestion that Milan want Chelsea to pay some of Bakayoko’s salary which is in excess of £100,000 a week.

Talks will continue this weekend but Milan feel they are in the stronger position given they have time to pursue other options and know the midfielder is not a key part of Sarri’s plans.

As of Friday this morning, Kurt Zouma’s loan move to Everton was expected to be completed — even though the deadline has expired. The delay was caused by paperwork but enough was completed by 7pm — the time allotted for loan deals between Premier League clubs.

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Meanwhile, Sarri is considering whether to start £71.6m signing Kepa Arrizabalaga at Huddersfield on Saturday. The world’s most expensive goalkeeper completed his switch from Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night and will have had just two training sessions with his new team-mates.