Burnley are now set to win the race to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana with an agreement in place over a loan transfer up to this summer.
According to sources, Burnley and Chelsea have agreed on conditions for Fofana’s short-term transfer. He will spend the remainder of current season at Turf Moor after the Blues cut short his time at Union Berlin. In July, the Ivorian signed a season-long contract with the Bundesliga team.
Fofana appeared in 17 games for the German capital club, but only scored twice and contributed one assist. The 21-year-old also scored his sole Bundesliga goal in his last 12 league outings, a victory over FC Koln.
He hit home off the bench after starting in eight of a possible 12 outings.
Burnley are on pole position to sign Chelsea striker Fofana on loan
According to HITC Football, Burnley are in pole position to sign Fofana on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season. Several clubs, including Sheffield United, the Clarets’ relegation rivals, expressed interest in his transfer. Sevilla of La Liga shown interest.
Chelsea, on the other hand, believes that a loan term at Burnley will be best for Fofana, as they want to find a club where the striker will be able to play consistently. It is also thought that Clarets manager Vincent Kompany has given the Stamford Bridge residents some promises regarding Fofana’s playing time.
Burnley have the Premier League’s 19th-best attack this season
Fofana appeared in 17 games for Union Berlin on loan from Chelsea, playing 973 minutes in total. He played 685 minutes in the Bundesliga despite missing three of Die Eisernen’s matches. Chelsea are now hoping that a loan move to Burnley would generate more for Fofana.
Burnley is presently 19th in the Premier League league after 20 games, two points behind bottom-place Sheffield United. The Clarets are also 19th in goals scored, with 20 thus far, ahead of the Blades in 20th with 15. Lyle Foster is Burnley’s leading scorer, with four goals from 11 games.
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