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Napoli 'will NOT sign midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent deal after falling down the pecking order in recent months under Gennaro Gattuso... with return to France now possible for Chelsea outcast'

Napoli have opted against making Tiemoue Bakayoko's contract at the club permanent, according to reports.

The 26-year-old - who joined Napoli on loan from Chelsea in October - has made 36 appearances across all competitions for Gennaro Gattuso's men this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

However, as per Football Italia, he has dropped down the pecking order at the club in recent months, having not completed 90 minutes for the club in Serie A since late February and being left on the bench for Wednesday's defeat by Juventus.