Chelsea are ready to move for Ivorian striker Djylian N’Guessan, the 17-year-old sensation from AS Saint-Étienne.
The London club has identified the young forward as a key winter target and plans to secure his signature during the January transfer window.
N’Guessan, who remains tied to Saint-Étienne until 2027, continues to attract attention with his impressive performances in France.
Chelsea aim to finalise the deal early but intend to let him finish the season with Saint-Étienne before his next move.
The plan involves an immediate loan to RC Strasbourg, Chelsea’s partner club in France.
The club believes that regular Ligue 1 football will help N’Guessan adapt quickly to senior competition while developing under consistent guidance.
Chelsea see the Ivorian teenager as a long-term project. They view him as a player capable of evolving into a key figure for the club in the future.
His pace, technical control, and eye for goal have already caught the attention of scouts across Europe.
N’Guessan’s talent has not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Brighton, and Watford are among the Premier League sides keeping tabs on him.
In Italy, Udinese and Inter Milan have also shown interest, making competition for his signature fierce.
Saint-Étienne regard N’Guessan as one of their brightest academy products in recent years.
Despite his age, he has shown maturity, confidence, and a calm presence in attack. His rise through the club’s youth system has been swift and impressive.
Chelsea’s pursuit of N’Guessan highlights their ongoing strategy to invest in young global talent.
The club hopes the Ivorian starlet can develop into another success story within their growing network of emerging footballers.
