Chelsea Makes Early Move for Teenage Sensation Djylian N’Guessan, Beating Arsenal to Signing
Chelsea has initiated talks to sign Djylian N’Guessan, a highly-rated 17-year-old striker from Saint-Etienne, outbidding Arsenal in the process. N’Guessan, a French U20 international, is considered one of the brightest talents in Ligue 1.
The teenager's current contract runs until 2027, but he is unwilling to sign an extension, prompting Saint-Etienne to consider a sale to avoid losing him for free. Chelsea's initial offer of €8 million was rejected, with the French side waiting for a higher bid closer to €12.5 million.
Arsenal and Brentford are also monitoring the situation closely.
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