Chelsea-linked Djylian N’Guessan eyed by sister club Strasbourg | OneFootball

Chelsea’s opening £7 million bid for Saint-Etienne forward Djylian N’Guessan has been rejected.

The Blues want to sign N’Guessan before loaning him to sister club Strasbourg.

However, according to the BBC, the Ligue 1 club are also pursuing a deal for the promising forward.

The 17-year-old played for France at the U20 World Cup, featuring in every match as they reached the semi-finals. They lost to eventual champions Morocco on penalties.

He has attracted the interest of several European clubs, including Arsenal and Brentford.

The forward made his professional debut in Saint-Etienne’s 3-1 Ligue 1 win against Stade de Reims in January 2025.

He scored his first senior goal in November’s French Cup victory over Quetigny.

Capable of playing anywhere across the frontline, N’Guessan has made 10 senior appearances and has registered just one goal involvement.

He has refused to sign a new contract with the Greens, and the club management are resigned to losing him.

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