Chelsea are reportedly advancing in talks over the potential transfer of Montpellier striker Elye Wahi with a view to then sending him out on loan.
However, the Blues want to move quickly and plan to accelerate talks next week as there’s supposedly also competition for the young French forward’s signature.
Wahi has impressed in Ligue 1 and looks like he could be a smart signing for the future, so it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can definitely win the race to get this deal done in the coming days.
See below for the latest details on this deal from Fabrizio Romano via his official Twitter account…
Understand Chelsea are now advancing in talks to sign Elye Wahi — agreement getting closer, new negotiations round scheduled with Montpellier ???
Chelsea plan includes loan move for Wahi this season then #CFC future.
Chelsea want to accelerate next week as there’s competition. pic.twitter.com/x8M1AV3iL1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2023
Wahi already perhaps looks like an option for Chelsea up front, which has been a problem position for them for some time, though it seems he’s perhaps still too young and they feel he’d benefit from the extra experience of a loan move.
Chelsea could be landing a fine talent for the future, however, so fans will hope this can be done even if they don’t see him in action at Stamford Bridge straight away.
The competition is much. Let the deal be done. Same news here