Elye Wahi to Chelsea transfer latest: Bid rejected, player stance, £21.4m claim, Mbappe record

Chelsea transfer news: Montpellier star Elye Wahi has been strongly linked with a summer move to the Blues as Mauricio Pochettino looks to build a strong squad for the 2023/24 season

Chelsea are pushing to sign Montpellier star Elye Wahi in the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old enjoyed a stellar season in France which has seen him become a heavily sought-after striker ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Wahi netted 19 league goals from 33 appearances in Ligue 1 last season which has alerted several clubs. Alongside the Blues, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have shown a strong interest with the latter proposing a swap deal which was turned down by Montpellier.

Knowing interest was likely to arrive, Montpellier have set their asking price at €35million (£30m) with Chelsea's opening offer falling below that stance. With that said, football.london has rounded up all the latest news on Wahi's future as he continues to be linked with a Stamford Bridge switch.

Bid rejected

Chelsea's verbal €25million (£21.4m) offer to sign Montpellier striker Elye Wahi has been rejected.

The offer has fallen below the French club's valuation with Montpellier president Laurent Nicollin giving a firm response to Midi Libre.

As quoted by Sport Witness, he acknowledged that the Blues had come forward for their star striker, and added: “But the amount offered didn’t meet our expectations.”

£21.4million verbal offer

Chelsea have put forward their first proposal to Montpellier in the hopes of reaching a transfer agreement for Elye Wahi.

According to French journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, via GFNF, the offer is worth €25million (£21.4million) plus potential bonuses.

Player stance on loan

Chelsea have already made their Elye Wahi plan clear if they complete his