AC Milan are now reportedly convinced they want to spend €35m to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko permanently, once his loan deal at the San Siro comes to an end.
The French midfielder endured a torrid debut season in the Premier League, prompting the Blues to ship him out on loan to Milan last summer. After a challenging start, Bakayoko has now developed into one of the side's most important players, showcasing the form which initially attracted Chelsea in 2017.
Many at Milan, including manager Gennaro Gattuso, felt Bakayoko would be another expensive flop but, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, they are now prepared to activate the €35m clause in his contract to sign Bakayoko permanently, having been stunned by his work rate and improvement.