It was initially thought Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would swoop for Franck Kessie but they were put off by his price-tag. BARCELONA are keen to tie three promising academy prospects to long-term contracts and ward off Premier League interest, according to reports in Catalonia. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Getty Images7Highly-rated Jordi Mboula has a buy-out clause of £4. Rex Features5Gareth Southgate admitted Wilfried Zaha was the first player he spoke to when he was ma. Yet he believes there are still plenty more goals to come. The difference between him now and three months ago is there for all to see. PA:Press Association3Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko will reportedly sign for Chelsea in a £35m deal. Ive never been a person who wants something on a plate, I always want to work hard for it. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace, will see them hit the jackpot. And they look set to pip?their Premier League rivals to his signature as Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United and Manchester City both taking a keen interest.