Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has reportedly set his sights on a return to AC Milan.

Having spent a campaign on loan at San Siro, Bakayoko has been attempting to impress newly-appointed Chelsea boss Frank Lampard during pre-season.

However, the Frenchman has not featured in any of the squads for the opening three Premier League fixtures, effectively signalling that the 25-year-old is only regarded as a fringe contender for a place in the starting lineup.

According to reports in Italy, Bakayoko would prefer to spend another period at Milan as he bids to avoid a season spent largely on the sidelines.

Chelsea are allegedly open to parting ways with Bakayoko, who still has three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.