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​Chelsea set to lose out on Diawara to late Bayern Munich bid

Bayern Munich are preparing to hijack Chelsea's plans to sign Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara, Sky Sports understand.

The Blues have scouted the player regularly this season but a summer move to Bayern now appears his most likely destination.

The 18-year-old midfielder has made 20 appearances for Bologna in his maiden senior season and now, according to sources in Italy and Germany, Bayern Munich are eyeing his signature.

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