Another take over as Jose Mourinho eyes Tiemoue Bakayoko swoop

Man Utd plan another move to beat Chelsea as Jose Mourinho eyes Tiemoue Bakayoko swoop

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Manchester United are hoping to beat Chelsea to Tiemoue Bakayoko

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to try to throw a spoke into another Chelsea summer transfer deal with a move for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.

By Oyenola Oluwatobi

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Share on TwitterShare on Google+Share with EmailShAs the Premier League champions completed the £34m capture of Roma midfielder Antonio Rudiger for their first major signing of the summer, their move for midfielder Bakayoko was suddenly under threat.

United have already beaten Chelsea to the chase for £75m Everton striker Romelu Lukaku this week and another snub would be a major blow for already frustrated manager Antonio Conte.

Chelsea were believed to be Lukaku’s preferred option this summer but, despite the Blues matching United’s bid late on Friday night, the Belgium ace was never going to change his mind.

“My mind was already set,” said Lukaku, who is on holiday in Los Angeles with United midfielder Paul Pogba.

“I gave my word and I don’t look back. I didn’t look back since and I was already mentally preparing to be part of the team .

Lukaku had a medical over the weekend in the US and was due to meet his new team-mates last night after United’s squad landed in Los Angeles for their pre-season tour. 

“This is an opportunity that I’ve always wanted since I was a child,” said Lukaku.