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Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Marseille youngster Darryl Bakola.
The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe and Bakola could develop into a quality player. Premier League teams want to build for the future and it is no surprise that they are excited about a promising player like him.
Where will Daryll Bakola end up?
He has a contract with the French club until 2027 and could be available for a reasonable fee at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done.
Arsenal are looking to add a formidable pool of young talent, while Chelsea are hoping to sign the player and send him on loan to Strasbourg so he can continue his development with regular playing time.
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Bakola is a much sought after player
According to VoetmercatoNewcastle United are also keeping an eye on Bakola’s progress. It is clear that the 18-year-old is highly regarded across Europe. However, the France Under-20 international must choose his next destination carefully. He should look to join a club where there is a clear path for his development and where he can play a prominent role in the first team in the future.
Arsenal and Chelsea have done well in the past to groom young players, and they could help Bakola realize his potential. Newcastle also has an exciting project and they want to build for the future. All three clubs will be exciting destinations for the young Frenchman.
Marseille hopes to reach an agreement on a new contract with the 18-year-old midfielder. They want to keep the promising young signing at the club. It will be interesting to see what the player will decide in the coming weeks.
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