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Chelsea considers selling Fofana as early as the winter transfer window

The contenders for Chelsea's striker have been revealed

Football news 14 jan 2026, 08:30

Chelsea considering sale of Fofana as early as the winter transfer window

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Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana, currently contracted to Chelsea, could leave the London club on a permanent deal.

Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and forward David Datro Fofana are working towards finalizing his permanent transfer to a new club before the end of this transfer window.

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Reports indicate that several clubs have shown interest in a potential deal, with Scottish side Celtic, Belgian club Antwerp, and English team Derby County among the suitors.

🚨🔵 Chelsea and David Datro Fofana are working on a permanent exit this window.

Celtic, Royal Antwerp and Derby County all expressed interest over potential deal. pic.twitter.com/Q22HdQP8c0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 14, 2026

It’s worth noting that Fofana is currently on loan at Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük. He has previously gained experience on loan at several clubs, including Turkey's Göztepe, England's Burnley, and Germany's Union Berlin.

So far this season, the Ivorian forward has featured in fifteen matches for the Turkish club, netting seven goals. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €5 million.

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