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AC Milan 'close in on agreement to re-sign Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan as Chelsea include option to buy French exile' after nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge

Tiemoue Bakayoko is reportedly close to returning to AC Milan for a second loan spell as the Chelsea misfit's representatives touch down in Italy to thrash out an agreement over his return.

The 27-year-old midfielder has not played a competitive game for the Blues since the 2017-18 season and has spent the last three years on loan at the Rossoneri, Monaco and, most recently, Napoli.

Bakayoko made 42 appearances for Milan in the 2018-19 campaign and has long been eyeing a return to the San Siro.

Tiemoue Bakayoko is reportedly closing in on a second loan switch to AC Milan this summer

And according to reports in Italy, the Frenchman's representatives are in Milan as he closes in on a reunion with the club for a second loan spell, with an option to buy at the end of the season.