Tiemoune Bakayoko is suggested to be closing in on a move to Chelsea this summer, and the Blues fans here inside the Football Transfer Tavern are very excited about this!

The Monaco defensive-midfielder had a superb season last term, helping his side achieve the Ligue 1 title for the first time in over 15 years.

Bakayoko has become one of the most sought-after central midfield players and Chelsea look set to win the race to sign the France international.

He looks set to replace Nemanja Matic, who is a target of Manchester United.

With Bakayoko nearing his move to Chelsea, the punters here inside the Transfer Tavern have taken a look at how Conte’s side will line up with the Frenchman in the team.

Take a look at the potential new-look Chelsea XI including Bakayoko…..

AT THE BACK

According to reports, Thibaut Courtois has been linked with Real Madrid this summer.

The Belgium international had his critics last season, but Chelsea are keen on extending the goalkeeper’s stay at Stamford Bridge.

The formidable centre-back trio of Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta helped the Blues win their fifth Premier League crown.

THE MIDFIELD

Last season, Victor Moses resurrected his career as a right-wing-back, while teammate Marcos Alonso proved he was worth every penny of the money Chelsea paid Fiorentina on the left.

Tiemoue Bakayako will likely operate alongside Cesc Fabregas in midfield.

The tough tackling Frenchman played a key role in Monaco’s Champions League run to the semi-finals.

Chelsea will be hoping he will be the difference for them to win the competition next season.

UP FRONT

Chelsea’s front three is subject to change.

Diego Costa is suggested to be eyeing a move back to Atletico Madrid, with Conte interested in Everton’s Romelu Lukaku as his replacement.

Our landlord can envisage seeing the burly Belgian Lukaku up-front for the Blues next season.

Eden Hazard will look to continue his superb form of last season on the left, while either Pedro will likely play on the right.