Chelsea’s initial bid of €27.5 million (£24m/$30m) for striker Elye Wahi has been turned down by Montpellier, but the player is eager to join the London club.
Despite the rejection, Montpellier is reportedly open to further negotiations with Chelsea, indicating a potential opportunity for the deal to progress.
Wahi, who scored an impressive 19 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is enthusiastic about the prospect of moving to Chelsea.
However, there is competition from other clubs, including Atletico Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt, who have also shown interest in the 20-year-old French striker, who has earned three caps for France’s U21 side.
Chelsea is actively seeking to secure the deal promptly, considering the player’s interest in moving to England.
The plan could involve loaning Wahi out for the 2023-24 season, possibly to Strasbourg, which is Chelsea’s new sister club.
Given the high level of interest in Wahi, Chelsea will be keen to expedite the process and successfully finalize the transfer.