Newcastle United are monitoring the progress of 18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola. The French under-20 international is also reportedly a target for Arsenal and Chelsea, with the latter hoping to sign him and then loan him to Strasbourg for his development. Bakola's contract with the French club runs until 2027, and Marseille is aiming to agree on a new deal to keep him. According to Transfermarkt, the French and Congolese midfielder has a current market value of €4.00m. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, Bakola has made 7 appearances, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists.