David Datro Fofana

Brighton were previously in talks with the Molde player, but Chelsea appear to have secured his services.

Fofana has scored 15 goals in 24 league games for Molde this season and the 19-year-old has already made his senior debut for Ivory Coast. [appointment of Vivell ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/07/chelsea-appoint-christopher-vivell-technical-director/)has been in progress for some time, but is believed to have been delayed over the terms over his departure from Leipzig and the need to receive the green light to work in England. [appointment of Paul Winstanley](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/25/chelsea-raid-brighton-head-recruitment-paul-winstanley/) from the same club, as director of global talent and transfers in November.

Chelsea's plan was to sign a striker in January after the injury to Armando Broja, and it seems they've already put them plans into swift motion.

The deal is close to being done, and Fofana will join the club in January. It is close to being a done deal at this moment. [David Datro Fofana ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/david-datro-fofana/profil/spieler/787232)is a 20-year old striker who plays for Molde in the Norwegian league, and Chelsea are now on the verge of signing him. Chelsea may still sign another striker in January, with David Datro Fofana expected to be a signing for the future as opposed to a player who can start for the club immediately. [ Armando Broja](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/profil/spieler/571743), and it seems they've already put them plans into swift motion. The club are close to signing a striker.

Chelsea look set to complete their first January transfer by signing David Datro Fofana from Molde in a €10million move. | Pulse Nigeria.

Personal terms are still being discussed between the player and Chelsea but a deal is expected to go through according to Fabrizio Romano David Daro Fofana is a 19-year-old Ivorian striker that plays for Norwegian club, Molde. PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea set to announce David Datro Fofana as first January signing

Chelsea are set to complete their first January transfer deal by signing David Datro Fofana from Molde in an £8.6million move.

With Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Kai Havertz the only options left for manager Graham Potter, the acquisition of Fofana is expected to bolster the team’s attacking options. It is reported that personal terms are still being discussed between the player and Blues but a deal is expected to go through in the coming weeks, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Fofana has one year left on his current deal with Molde and is now on the verge of completing a switch to Stamford Bridge.