LEARNING FROM MISTAKE
Chelsea to insert buy-back clauses in clearout deals to avoid ‘Lukaku situation’
LONDON of a transfer worth £35 million.
Nemanja Matic, who is moving closer to a £40 million switch to Manchester United, will make way for Bakayoko in Antonio Conte’s first team squad.
Ake’s proposed move to Bournemouth will clear space for Sandro, the Brazilian left-back who will cost £61 million from Juventus.
The versatile Dutch defender impressed Eddie Howe when he spent the first half of last season on loan with the Cherries until he was recalled in January as cover.
Ake performed brilliantly when he deputised for Gary Cahill in the FA Cup semi-final but his chances were limited and the 22year-old is determined to find regular football.
Southampton showed an interest in Ake as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk, whose proposed move away from St Mary’s stalled when Liverpool were accused of an illegal approach.
Chelsea will test their resolve again now Saints have replaced manager Claude Puel with Mauricio Pellegrino but Bournemouth have seized the initiative in the chase for Ake.
Sandro wants to leave for Chelsea and Juventus will not stand in his way but they will demand £61 million for the 26-yearold left-back who cost £23 million from Porto two years ago. Daily Mail