CaughtOffside revealed that young midfielder Daryl Bakoula from Marseille has become one of the most prominent young talents being closely followed by English Premier League clubs and major European teams ahead of the winter transfer window.

Bakoula is only 18 years old and has demonstrated calmness and maturity that have made him one of the standout players of the French team, having participated in 11 matches this season and attracting attention with his technical level and ability to handle big games.

Several English clubs have been monitoring the player for months, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, with Chelsea's interest recently increasing as part of their strategy to attract young talents, while Arsenal sees Bakoula as fitting their model based on developing young players.

On the European front, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund are also watching the player, ready to enter the deal if his contract situation changes, while Marseille is working on extending his contract until 2030 to ensure he remains a key element in the team.

The report indicates that a January move seems unlikely, as the French club faces no financial pressure, and Bakoula feels comfortable continuing to develop his career in his current environment, although the situation could change quickly if new contract negotiations falter or the player decides not to extend.