Chelsea make transfer decision regarding striker targeted by Turkish giants

Emre Sarigul

February 6, 2023

Chelsea make transfer decision regarding striker targeted by Turkish giants — Galatasaray supporters celebrate after the football club was crowned champion of Turkey's top division for a record 22nd time on May 19, 2019 in Istanbul. - Galatasaray sealed their 22nd Turkish league title with a dramatic 2-1 win over nearest challengers Istanbul Basaksehir in a capital-city derby marred by violence. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP) (Photo credit should read YASIN AKGUL/AFP/Getty Images)

Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana is set to remain at Chelsea for the rest of the season according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Romano ‘understands’ that Chelsea are no longer in talks with Galatasaray over a potential move.

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And that the Super Lig leaders are instead in talks to sign Nicolò Zaniolo from AS Roma.

Additionally, the Evening Standard also report that the Blues are not going to let Fofana leave on loan.

Fofana only joined Chelsea from Molde in a £10m move in January but had been linked with an exit to gain experience on loan.

The 20-year-old is seen as a signing for the future but he has already made first team appearances for the Blues.

The striker was one of the first signings in the Blues January spending spree which saw eight new players join including Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea are expected to part ways with several players following the new signings but it appears Fofana will remain.

The Premier League transfer window has shut but Galatasaray are still able to make transfers until 8 February when the Super Lig window shuts.