Arsenal have made an enquiry for the exciting 20-year-old Montpellier striker Elye Wahi. That is according to RMC Sport. They say that several clubs are interested in the French forward.
Arsenal’s enquiry comes at an interesting time. That is given they are currently trying to decide the future of 22-year-old Folarin Balogun. Their striker, who they value at around £50m. He has serious interest from Inter Milan.
Elye Wahi will offer something new to Arsenal
Montpellier’s President Laurent Nicollin has already admitted that Elye Wahi loves Arsenal in an interview previously.
Nicollin said: “His agent talks with 4-5 big clubs, I know them but I won’t tell you. We know he likes Arsenal a lot.”
At 20-years-old Wahi has already played 84 Ligue 1 matches. He scored 32 goals in the process.
The young Montpellier striker seems full of potential. It’s clear why the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea are interested.
Perhaps if Arsenal were to table a permanent offer for the striker. That could swing the deal towards the North London club.
It’s unlikely Wahi would get too many first-team chances initially. That is if he joined but he could well prove useful to the squad.
Arsenal will have a lot of games this season. And last year’s injury to Gabriel Jesus proved how three strikers may be needed.
Arsenal’s striking department is currently looking stacked. That’s with the returning Balogun joining Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
It seems hard to believe that a move for Wahi would be sanctioned. That is if Arsenal still had all three strikers at the club.
Perhaps Wahi could represent a long-term option. That is to develop if the club received the desired fee for Balogun.
Balogun is keen to leave the club this summer if he isn’t guaranteed first-team football. He doesn’t want another loan.
