AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has rejected an offer from Manchester United to sign for Chelsea.

That's the claim of French football expert Julien Laurens.

"I think the two clubs have agreed or are very close to agreeing," he said on ESPN FC.

"There's only a few details left between Monaco and Chelsea for the transfer of Bakayoko.

"It was always on the cards really from very early on, he was their priority in midfield.

"Conte was always wanting to put Kante and Bakayoko together and I think for him, he had other clubs interested like Manchester United for example, but Chelsea was always the project that he was really keen on.

"Working with Conte, who obviously used to be a defensive midfielder, was very appealing for Bakayoko and he sees in Chelsea the great step higher for his future for his career.

"I think it can work out very well for both parties."