£26m player has just agreed to join Chelsea, he wants to come to the Premier League

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Reports from France have claimed that Montpellier striker Elye Wahi has agreed personal terms over a move to Chelsea.

According to L’Equipe, the player is keen on a move to the Premier League, although he is currently undecided on if he is a fan of the plan to potentially loan him to Strasbourg.

Wahi is fresh off a sensational breakout campaign in Ligue 1, where he scored 19 goals and added five assists.

He combined for more goal contributions than Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun in the same league. The Blues have also been reportedly interested in a deal for the youngster who may be looking for first team minutes away from the Emirates.

However, a price of around £50m is being quoted for the Gunner, and this would suggest it may be better to look elsewhere if they are wanting another striker.

Wahi agrees personal terms

Now, it has been claimed that they are closing in on Wahi, with Montpellier expecting a bid of around £26m to bring him in.

It is uncertain whether new manager Mauricio Pochettino is prioritising another striker to come in this summer, taking into consideration some of the other signings the club do need to make.

They have already acquired both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku to potentially play the role, with both staking their claim in the first friendly last night against Wrexham.

Both impressed greatly last night, with the Frenchman scoring for the club for the first time in the final moments.

Many will be hopeful that a deal is completed in the coming weeks for them to bring in Moises Caicedo, who they have reportedly been in negotiations for a number of months with.