Reports from Italy have claimed that Tiemoue Bakayoko will definitely return to Chelsea at the end of this season.
According to La Gazzetta, AC Milan are unwilling to meet the demands put in his contract that would turn his loan deal into an obligation to buy.
Chelsea fans may have completely forgotten about the Frenchman, who only really lasted a season at Stamford Bridge.
He was brought in with an eye to partner N’golo Kante in midfield, however his lack of ability on the ball made it very difficult for him to warrant starting.
Bakayoko has since been loaned out a host of times to Italy, Spain and France, although none of the sides who picked him up thought he was worth taking the risk on for a permanent spell.
Deadline day last month saw plenty of transfer speculation regarding the 28-year-old, with Adana Demirspor leading the way as a potential suitor
Bakayoko to return to Chelsea
However, this fell through without a reason particularly being given.
Now, La Gazzetta have claimed that there is no chance Milan will meet the clause that would have seen Bakayoko move permanently.
Despite being present at pre-season last year in America with Thomas Tuchel, it is more than unlikely that there is no future for the midfielder at Stamford Bridge.
The club recently completed the British-record transfer of Enzo Fernandez, with the aim being for him to be at the heart of the midfield for the next few seasons.
Reports today have claimed the club have hoped that Kante can be the answer to the question of who should partner him.
Injury reports are reportedly looking good, and with his recent return to training he may be back on the pitch at last very soon.
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