Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana is allegedly attracting interest from two more clubs during the summer transfer window.
Fofana faces a battle to kick-start his career having been sidelined with a knee injury since December while he was on loan at Goztepe.
During his time with the Turkish side, he contributed two goals in three starts and six substitute outings in all competitions, accumulating just 282 minutes.
Given the incomings at Stamford Bridge over the past year, earning another chance at Chelsea has never been a realistic possibility and he will leave the club over the coming weeks.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been credited as admirers of the 22-year-old as they bid to find competition for Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana pictured on February 3, 2023
Ligue 1 duo interested in Fofana
However, as per reports in France, Fofana may soon be provided with the opportunity to make the switch to Ligue 1.
Nice are allegedly holding negotiations with Chelsea in an effort to finalise a permanent or temporary transfer.
With Evann Guessand having left for Aston Villa this week, the French giants require a replacement ahead of a campaign that will also include European football.
Toulouse are also said to be in the running as they look to build on their 10th-placed finish in Ligue 1 during 2024-25.
Zakaria Aboukhlal was the club's leading marksman last season with seven goals but he has since moved to Italian side Torino.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly during a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, on August 18, 2024
What kind of deal is likely?
Despite not featuring for Chelsea for over two years, it gets forgotten that Fofana has a contract with the West Londoners until 2029.
Unless the world champions receive a fee in the region of what they paid Molde in 2023 - believed to be in the region of £10m - then club officials may be prepared to accept loan proposals.
That could work in their favour if they wish to give Fofana the chance to boost his price-tag with regular football.
Since the start of 2023, Fofana has contributed eight goals from 25 starts and 20 substitute outings for Chelsea, Union Berlin, Burnley and Goztepe.
ID:578960:1false2false3false: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3747: