Here we Go: Chelsea complete the signing of Ivorian striker as medical tests will take place today in London
Graham Potter will be hopeful that his team can turn their fortunes around and get back to winning after a stretch of five games without a victory. The Blues were in dismal form before to the World Cup.
Chelsea anticipates being active in the upcoming January transfer window as Potter looks to strengthen his team in a variety of ways.
In the interim, there are rumors that the team has already signed a contract with a teenage striker.
David Datro Fofana of Molde has a contract with The Blues, claims Fabrizio Romano.
The 20-year-old has scored 15 goals in 24 league games for the Norwegian team so far this season, which is excellent scoring form.
The Chelsea team acted quickly to obtain the Ivory Coast international’s services, according to Romano, who has also contributed five assists in the Norwegian top division.
He asserts that Molde and the London club have a complete deal, with Chelsea paying about £10.5 million for the striker.
Personal terms have been agreed upon with the player, who will have a physical on Thursday in the capital.
Fofana is a center forward by nature, but he can also play on the right, which could help Potter.
Fofana earned his Ivory Coast debut as a senior player back in 2019, but since then, he has only played in one additional match—a friendly match against Burundi in November.
However, at only 20, he seems poised to play a significant role for his nation in the years to come.
Chelsea had planned to look for a striker in the upcoming summer, but Armando Broja’s long-term injury has exacerbated their need for front-line insurance.
Due to a knee injury sustained in a mid-season friendly loss to Aston Villa, the Albanian international is expected to miss the duration of the current season.