Overview
- Arsenal and Brentford are also credited with interest in the France U20 forward, according to the reports.
- Coverage describes Chelsea as the most persistent suitor and suggests talks could continue after the opening offer was declined.
- Chelsea are expected to keep January first-team business limited while continuing to pursue teenage prospects.
- N’Guessan has one goal in ten senior appearances for Saint-Étienne and has featured for France’s U20s.
- Chelsea have already added 16-year-old Deinner Ordonez and have Emanuel Emegha due next summer on a seven-year deal after a 14-goal Ligue 1 season.