Auxerre is seeking to recruit Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana, who spent the first part of the season on loan at the Turkish club Karagümrük, scoring 6 goals in 13 league appearances. Chelsea and Auxerre have entered into discussions for a loan with an option to buy for the 23-year-old Ivorian international, who has 3 caps for his country. The forward, who joined the London club in January 2023, has a contract that runs until 2029 and has also attracted interest from another French club and several teams in Qatar. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m. In the January 2026 window, Chelsea's asking price has been reported at £10 million, down from a reported £15 million in August 2025.