He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. AP:Associated Press3Tiemoue Bakayoko played a key part in knocking Manchester City out of the Champi. ral defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge. The Orlando City striker, 21, has been tracked by Goodison scouts during two prolific seasons in MLS. The 25-year-olds record of 23 goals in 23 league starts means he is the most prolific striker in France this season. If Mbappe comes we will welcome him with all the affection as we always do with new players. “We know that Arsenal wont sign him but theyve got to. EPA9The striker grabbed a right-footed goal for England against LithuaniaEngland football fans sing . The attacker has returned to form for Antonio Contes side this season, scoring 11 times in the league to fire Chelsea to the Premier League summit.