AC Milan have wrote off the prospect of signing permenently Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The France midfielder is on a season-long loan from Chelsea, but has struggled to find minutes under coach Stefano Pioli.

Transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports Milan have already decided not to keep hold of Bakayoko long-term.

The midfielder's loan includes a permanent option should he reach a set number of appearances.

As such, Milan are deliberately freezing out Bakayoko.

Bakayoko's contract with Chelsea extends to the summer of 2024. He has played 17 competitive matches for Milan this season.