Chelsea have identified Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko as the ideal replacement for China-bound Oscar, according to The Times.
The Blues are set to part with their Brazilian star in a £60 million deal in January, with Shanghai SIPG prepared to spend big on the out-of-favour midfielder.
His departure will free up space in Antonio Conte's squad and the Italian is prepared to fill that void with the physicality and athleticism of Bakayoko Chelsea are said to have had the £40m-rated France Under-21s international watched on several occasions this season, including Monaco's Champions League clash with Tottenham at Wembley in November
