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Monaco plan for Bakayoko & Fabinho exits with new signing

French midfielder Soualiho Meite has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions after impressing at Zulte Waregem over the past 18 months

Monaco have continued to prepare for the potential exits of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Fabinho by signing Soualiho Meite from Zulte Waregem for an undisclosed fee.

The French defensive midfielder, a Belgian Cup winner last season, has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions after passing his medical.

His signing comes amid rumours Chelsea are closing on a deal for Bakayoko, while the highly rated Fabinho has been linked with Atletico Madrid and Manchester United.