DONE DEAL: Announcement soon as striker flys to London for Chelsea medical

According to reports, Chelsea are closing in on completing the signing if David Datro Fofana as the striker flys to London to undergo medical tests on Thursday.

It was reported earlier this month that the Blues have won the race to sign the Ivorian striker after agreeing a transfer fee with Norwegian side Molde FK.

Chelsea beat off competition from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for the signature of the 20-year-old striker.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea gave reached personal terms with Ivory Coast international, and will fly to London for medical tests.

David Datro Fofana will undergo medical tests today in London. He will join Chelsea for €12M from Molde.🚨🔵

[via Fabrizio Romano] pic.twitter.com/x2r2CBAPUo

— Chelsea Lens (@chelsealens_) December 22, 2022

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An official announcement will be made in the coming weeks and the transfer is set to cost the Blues around €12 million for his signature.