Bakayogo zoums in on short-term deal
Friday 2nd October, 2009
By Richard Ault

Tranmere have bolstered their squad after landing full-back Zoumana Bakayogo on a free transfer.  The former Millwall man, who spent time on trial at Southend this summer, has signed an initial deal until January.

Bakayogo, who has represented the Ivory Coast at under-23 level, has featured on the last two reserves games for Rovers whilst on trial, setting up a goal for Kithson Bain against Leicester City on Wednesday.  He made 27 appearances during two season at Millwall, the club against whom he is likely to make his debut tomorrow.

Bakayogo impressed Southend boss Steve Tilson on trial this summer but, after a decision on his future was delayed, he returned to France where he was expected to join a club.  He didnn't, and the pacey left-back is now set to join John Barnes' struggling side.

Bakayogo started his career at French giants Paris Saint-Germain but didn't make a first team appearance.