Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all interested in acquiring the services of Marseille midfield sensation Darryl Bakola.
Darryl Bakola’s sensational rise at Marseille has not gone unnoticed. Multiple top clubs from across Europe are keen on signing him, and according to a report from Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have all expressed interest in the teenage midfield sensation.
Bakola joined the Marseille youth setup back in 2022, and he has only gone from strength to strength since. The Frenchman got promoted to their first team in the second half of 2024, and he has not looked back since.
Not only has he managed to break into Roberto De Zerbi’s team, but he is also widely regarded as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the world. Darryl Bakola has only been involved in eight first-team games this term, with the majority of them being cameos.
However, the youngster was handed a start in a Champions League encounter against Newcastle United, and he did attract a lot of attention with his impressive performances. The teenager managed to bag an assist, and it has further enhanced his reputation.
Clubs from across Europe have been keeping tabs on the teenager, who prefers playing as a number ten but is equally effective in a deeper role. With just 18 months left on his deal with the French giants, his future has become a big talking point.
Premier League trio keen on Bakola
While Marseille have often cashed in on young talents, director Medhi Benatia does not intend to carry on in a similar fashion. He has already renewed contracts of some of Marseille’s top talents and now wants to secure the long-term future of Bakola, who is on the wishlist of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Chelsea’s project revolves around signing the best young players, and Darryl Bakola could prove to be a great investment for the long run. Meanwhile, Arsenal, and Manchester City are also willing to add him to their ranks with an eye on the future.
All three Premier League giants have expressed interest in the teenager and have been closely monitoring him ahead of a potential transfer. Amidst interest from the biggest clubs in Europe, it will be interesting to see where Bakola decides to play in the near future.
