Le Mans, newly promoted to Ligue 1, has targeted Ivorian centre-forward David Datro Fofana to strengthen its attack. The 23-year-old, who has been capped three times for his country, has returned to Chelsea after a loan spell at Strasbourg and is not considered to be in the London club's plans, making him a potential departure this summer. Le Mans has initiated contact with Chelsea's management to discuss the terms for a permanent transfer or another loan, though these talks are still in the preliminary phase.
Fofana is reportedly receptive to the approach from Le Mans, as he wishes to continue his career in France. During the 2025/2026 season, he made five appearances in Ligue 1 and scored six goals in 13 Süper Lig appearances. The player is contracted to Chelsea until 2029, with an annual salary of 1,770,765 euros, and his current valuation is 5 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
