Arsenal are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Elye Wahi. They are also going to make a bid for him in the next summer transfer window.
The striker is also hopeful of making a switch to the Premier League in the next summer. However, AS Monaco are also in the race.
ARSENAL AND ELYE WAHI TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal are leading the race for the signature of Elye Wahi. Elye Wahi currently plays for Ligue 1 side Montpellier. However, he has impressed top clubs in Europe including the Gunners. Therefore, he hopes to make a move to a top club in the next summer transfer window. The Gunners are also ready to pay big for the young striker.
A report also claims that Arsenal are ready to make a bid of 35 million-40 million for the player. The player is also open to a move in the Premier League. Montpellier are also ready to accept the right bid for their star striker. However, the Gunners have one problem in front of them for the signing of Elye Wahi. AS Monaco are also in the race for his signature.
AS MONACO ARE READY TO FIGHT WITH THE GUNNERS FOR HIS SIGNATURE
According to reports, Monaco also have serious interest in the Arsenal linked striker. Elye Wahi has impressed for Montpellier in Ligue 1. Hence, Monaco would like to sign a striker that is young and has experience of playing in Ligue 1. Whereas, the Gunners hope to sign him as a back up for Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah next season.
There is a huge chance that Folarin Balogun will leave Arsenal after his loan spell with Reims this season. Hence, the Gunners will need to sign a striker that can help them in absence of Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners also reportedly have a transfer budget of 200-250 million. Hence, the Gunners should not have any problem in paying the fee for him.
The young French football 17 goals this season. He also had five assists to his name this season. Hence, it is clear that Elye Wahi is ready for a move to a big European club next season. However, the race continues between Arsenal and AS Monaco for his signature.
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