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Bakayoko to Chelsea, Semedo to Man Utd still ‘a long way’

Tiemoue Bkayoko's prospective move to Chelsea may not be as close as some outlets are reporting.

TMW reported earlier on Monday that the Blues had agreed a £35million fee with AS Monaco for the defensive midfielder, having already agreed personal terms.

It is understood that Bakayoko, 22, has accepted a five-year deal to join the Premier League leaders this summer, but Vincent Rodriguez is not so sure it is that far along.

Additionally, Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo continues to be linked with a potential summer move to Old Trafford but that is another transfer Rodriguez says still needs to be sorted.

The former agent with Gestifute was asked on Twitter: 'How close is Bakayoko to Chelsea and Nelson Semedo to Manchester United?'

To which he responded:

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