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Sam Hill

Chelsea join Arsenal in £26m transfer race for Ligue 1 star after Kai Havertz move

Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in signing Montpellier striker Elye Wahi in the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old has established himself as one of Ligue 1's most exciting young forwards in recent times, 19 goals in 33 games last season.

It is claimed that the France Under-21 international is now being 'closely followed' by the Gunners, who would likely have to pay in the region of €30 million (£26.3 million) to prise him away from Montpellier in this summer's transfer window. Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be interested in Wahi.

Mikel Arteta wants to add a versatile forward to his attack with the future of Folarin Balogun uncertain ahead of next season. Chelsea are also in the market for a new attacker after allowing Kai Havertz to join Arsenal in a £65million deal last month.

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