Chelsea complete first January transfer as pre-agreement reached for £30m.

 Chelsea complete first January transfer as  pre-agreement reached for £30m.

Chelsea have begun plans to sign reinforcements in the January transfer window as David Datro Fofana looks set to become Graham Potter's first signing as Blues boss

Chelsea have announced the club have reached a pre-agreement to sign Molde striker David Datro Fofana. The Ivorian forward is set to become the Blues' first January transfer signing.

Todd Boehly has acted on plans to back Graham Potter after the 47-year-old replaced Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea boss back in September. Fofana has scored 15 goals and provided a further five assists for the Norwegian outfit so far this season.

The striker completed medical tests ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge last week. The Blues began exploring a number of striker options after Armando Broja suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a friendly against Aston Villa.

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Fofana had one year left on his current deal with Molde but now looks set for a switch to Stamford Bridge after the Blues reached an agreement with Molde. Personal terms were discussed between the player and Chelsea last week.