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Tottenham Hotspur are attempting to hijack Chelsea by signing Montpellier forward Elye Wahi.
Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for Montpellier attacker Elye Wahi, who is emerging as a significant target.
According to a report in the French publication Midi Libre, a Tottenham bid for Wahi is anticipated ‘in the next few hours’.
According to the report, Montpellier president Laurent Nicollin has made an offer to Chelsea for Wahi.
However, the fee on offer did not suit Montpellier, opening the door to a possible hijacking.
L’Equipe suggested earlier in June that Montpellier would like a deal worth around £26million for their prized striker.
Fabrizio Romano reported just a few days ago that Chelsea were ‘advancing in talks’ to sign Wahi.
The Blues wanted to get a deal done before other clubs pounced, but they have so far been unable to tempt Montpellier into selling.
Tottenham are allegedly ready to pounce, though this could of course be a negotiation tactic.
Leaking allegedly interest from Tottenham may push Chelsea into making a higher offer out of fear of losing out to a bitter rival.
That’s guesswork on our part but this is how the transfer window works at times, with Montpellier wanting the best deal possible.
Chelsea face problem with Tottenham target Elye Wahi
French forward Wahi was simply sensational last season.
The 20-year-old smashed 19 goals in 33 Ligue 1 games last season, becoming one of the top young talents in French football.
Wahi has been the source of major interest as a result and Tottenham could look to benefit from some problems in Chelsea’s move.
Not only is their offer worse to Montpellier’s, but there is a problem with Wahi’s plans.
Wahi, according to RMC Sport, was not interested in Chelsea’s desire to loan him straight to Strasbourg.
Todd Boehly and BlueCo have purchased Strasbourg, making them a Chelsea partner club.
The Blues want to sign Wahi and loan him to Strasbourg, but the striker, who came second to Strasbourg with Montpellier last season, is hesitant.
That is something Chelsea will have to work out, but there is now a chance that Tottenham will step in and offer him a direct route to the Premier League.