Celtic in the race for Chelsea outcast David Datro Fofana | OneFootball

Celtic are in the running to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The 23-year-old joined Chelsea from Molde in January 2023, but has struggled to impress,

He was loaned out to Union Berlin for the first half of the 2023/24 season, then to Burnley later that same season, but neither spell yielded the breakthrough he hoped for.

After a loan spell with Goztepe last season, the forward remained in Turkey with Fatih Karagumruk this term.

With three-and-a-half years remaining on his contract, Chelsea are seeking a permanent exit for the Ivorian this winter.

Royal Antwerp and Derby County are also keen on acquiring Fofana, who recently scored a double in Karagumruk’s 2-2 draw against Alanyaspor.

Celtic’s interest in Fofana goes back to last summer, when they tabled a loan offer to Chelsea.

Fofana turned down the Hoops in favour of a proposed loan to Championship side Charlton Athletic.

However, that decision backfired when Charlton failed to complete the paperwork in time, leaving the striker in limbo.

With a six-point gap to make up in the Scottish Premiership title race, Celtic needs reinforcements.

After a disappointing 3-1 defeat to rivals Rangers in their first outing of 2026, Celtic wasted no time returning to winning ways against Dundee United on Saturday.