Despite reports suggesting yet another attempt from Mourinho to hijack Bakayoko's transfer, Chelsea fought back well to ensure the Monaco starlet's arrival at Stamford Bridge.
As reported by 'TMW', the 22-year-old, whose contract at Monaco runs until 2019, is closer than ever to signing for Antonio Conte's side.
Chelsea will pay between £35m and £40m for the midfield dynamo, and will make a decision on whether or not Nemanja Matic will join Manchester United. After the Red Devils swooped in for Lukaku, however, the chances of them getting their man appear slim...