Sources: Chelsea are joined by Arsenal in the race to sign talented Frenchman

Marseille’s highly rated teenage midfielder Darryl Bakola has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about young talents ahead of the winter transfer window, with interest intensifying from Premier League giants and Europe’s elite clubs alike.

At just 18 years old, Bakola’s composure and maturity have elevated him from a promising academy prospect into a genuine transfer-market hot topic.

Several English clubs have been monitoring his development closely for months, sources close...