Celtic have initiated discussions with Chelsea regarding David Datro Fofana following Ajax's intervention in their attempt to sign Kasper Dolberg. Celtic have expressed interest in acquiring the 22-year-old Ivorian striker on a loan basis. Initially, Chelsea insisted that Fofana needed to be sold permanently during this summer transfer window, but it appears that their position might be changing as the window approaches its end. Fofana has also attracted attention from French clubs Toulouse and Nice; however, negotiations did not advance due to issues related to wages and the potential for a permanent transfer. The Ivorian striker joined Chelsea in 2022 for a reported fee of €12 million, with four years left on his contract, having made only four senior appearances since his signing. His current market value, as estimated by Transfermarkt, stands at €6.00m.