PSG chief Leonardo is ready to make a formal move for Chelsea midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko.

Le Parisien says Leonardo wants to find a new midfield addition and Bakayoko tops his shortlist.

The France international is available from Chelsea after spending last season on-loan with AC Milan.

Leonardo signed Bakayoko for the Rossonero last summer while their sports director and now wants to bring him to Paris.

For his part, the midfielder stated just this month: "Yes, of course I would like to play in Paris, I cannot lie about it. That'd mean a lot for me and my loved ones. We are real Parisians.

"Leonardo took me to Milan, it is he who allowed me to return to my level today by trusting me. I have a lot of respect for him, and for the Milan club, for that matter. I'm glad he's going to Paris, it's my heart club, it's my city. I'm sure he'll do a good job."