Chelsea’s Pedro Neto is tackled by Arsenal’s William Saliba. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing young Marseille player Darryl Bakola.
The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe and he could develop into a quality player. Premier League teams are looking to build for the future and it’s no surprise that they would be interested in a promising player like him. He has a contract with the French club until 2027 and he 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 complete the deal.
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.
According to Footmercato, Newcastle United are also monitoring his progress. It’s 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 a leading role in the first team in the future.
Arsenal and Chelsea have done well in developing young players in the past and could help him realize his potential. Newcastle also have an exciting project and are looking to build for the future. All three clubs will be exciting destinations for the young Frenchman.
Marseille are hoping to reach a new deal with the 18-year-old midfielder. They want to keep the club’s promising young asset. It will be interesting to see what the player decides over the next few weeks.
