Chelsea have agreed with Molde to sign striker David Fofana in the January transfer window. The Blues are seeking to bolster their attack options following problems in front of goal.
The second part of the season is close to starting, as the World Cup is winding up this weekend. Preparations are in top gear by clubs to ensure they are in good stead to deliver on their targets this season. For some, the target is to avoid relegation, while for others, their target is to win titles or finish in European places.
Arsenal sit atop the Premier League, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United breathing down their neck. Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are looking to break into the top four after a poor start to the season. For Chelsea, things are dire as the slump has been heavy.
The Blues have found goals a luxury despite the availability of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is why they are struggling to secure victories. With Armando Broja probably out for the season, Chelsea is scouring the market for attacking targets. Their quest for another striker has taken them to Norway, where they have agreed to sign Molde striker David Fofana.
Chelsea agree with Molde over Fofana signing
Chelsea are a striker short as Armando Broja is out to injury, with Graham Potter needing to replace the striker. With the second half of the season about to kick off, the quest for another striker is of massive importance. Chelsea have moved in for Molde striker David Fofana and has secured an agreement with the Norwegian club ahead of the January transfer window.
Reports by AS suggest Chelsea have concluded a deal with Molde for prolific Ivorian forward David Fofana to replace the injured Armando Broja.
According to several media reports, Chelsea were in links to many high-profile strikers, including Cristiano Ronaldo, but they have opted for the less-known Fofana. The deal would likely cost the Blues in the region of €10 million.
Chelsea have wasted little time in addressing the immediate problem in the squad. They moved swiftly in concluding a deal for the 19-year-old striker. Fofana has drawn comparisons to Didier Drogba, and the prolific Molde striker will arrive at Stamford Bridge once every detail is complete.
The stats behind the teenager
Fofana has incredible numbers for a 19-year-old. In 37 games, he has scored 21 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions for Molde this season.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fofana was a target for several clubs, but Chelsea beat them to the punch and have finalised a deal with Molde that will see the Ivorian dorn the blue shirt of Chelsea.
Fofana has a contract that elapses in 2024. It may have been why Molde decided to cash in on the striker before the January transfer window. Providence forced Chelsea into the market for another striker following the injury to Armando Broja.
Broja will miss the remainder of the season, with Potter not convinced about the qualities of Aubameyang and Kai Havertz. He decided that signing a striker like Fofana was vital.
