Chelsea near pre-agreement to sign Strasbourg’s Emanuel Emegha | OneFootball

Chelsea are closing in on an agreement on personal terms with Strasbourg centre-forward Emanuel Emegha (22) for a move to the Blues next summer, according to French media Sports Zone. The 22-year-old had a remarkable breakthrough season with Liam Rosenior’s Alsatians last season. The Sparta Rotterdam youth product logged 14 goals and three assists in 27 Ligue 1 games.

With Habib Diarra and Andrey Santos both departed, respectively to Sunderland and parent club Chelsea, Emegha has been appointed Strasbourg captain, despite being only 22. But next season could very well be Emegha’s final campaign at La Meinau. An agreement is reportedly in the works for Emegha to join Chelsea from the 2026-2027 season onwards.

Sports Zone adds that RB Leipzig have been made aware of the situation. The Bundesliga side considers Emegha a top priority if Benjamin Šeško (22) leaves the Red Bull Arena. The Slovenia international centre-forward is reportedly of interest to Newcastle United. Leipzig have reportedly been in contact with Chelsea regarding Emegha’s future.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval