Arsenal is considering the possibility of adding Montpellier striker Elye Wahi to their squad in the current transfer window, as Chelsea appears to be missing out on signing him.
Wahi had an outstanding season, impressing with 19 goals in 33 league games for his current club.
Arsenal took notice of his performances, but they also have Folarin Balogun, who had a strong showing in the same competition and has returned to the Emirates.
Balogun’s potential departure could create an opportunity for Wahi to join Arsenal, but initially, Chelsea seemed to be leading the race to sign the talented Frenchman.
Chelsea is in need of a new striker, considering that both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku have been informed they must leave.
Wahi was expected to become a key member of the Blues’ squad, but Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, wants him to spend a season on loan at Strasbourg before making his move to London.
However, according to RMC Sport, the striker is not keen on this loan move, and as a result, the transfer has been put on hold. Arsenal now has a potential opportunity to swoop in and secure his signature for their squad instead.
Just Arsenal Opinion
At 20, Wahi is already one of the finest attackers in France and seems to have a big future ahead of him.
The striker will need some time if he moves to England and we probably should allow him to spend another campaign with his present club before moving for him.
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I don’t see why Arsenal want to sign him..I mean he was outscored by Balogun in the same league
exactly what i was saying keep Balogun and send Eddie Nketiah on loan or sell instead of going this guy Elye Wahi….to be honest maybe need very tall striker who can head ball in
Honestly am impressed with Balogun little camo on Wednesday night, though he didn’t score, his running off the ball was excellent.
It can only be because
1) he can’t offer balogun enough first team matches, so he wants to move on and we need a replacement
2) wahi’s game is more rounded and he can improve the team in ways balogun can’t. (I’m starting to think this isn’t true, but it could be in the thinking)
Meant to reply to chux
Why would we replace Balogun with Wahi, even Laca’s figures were far better than his?