Gael Kakuta to return to France?

Chelsea midfielder Gael Kakuta will reportedly return to France before the start of next season.

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Dijon, and he is expected to face a battle for a starting place when he returns to the Blues.

According to L'Equipe, Marseille, Nice and St Etienne are all interested in securing the Frenchman, who scored four goals in Ligue 1 last term.

Kakuta joined Chelsea from Lens in 2007.