Chelsea Pursuing Rising Star Mathis Amougou from Saint-Étienne

Chelsea Football Club is currently engaged in discussions to acquire Mathis Amougou, a 19-year-old midfielder from AS Saint-Étienne, during the upcoming winter transfer window. The Premier League side sees Amougou as a highly promising prospect for their future roster.

While no formal agreement has been reached between Chelsea and Saint-Étienne, negotiations are said to be progressing positively. The French club values Amougou at approximately €15 million, a figure Chelsea appears willing to meet in order to secure the young talent’s services.

Amougou has been a consistent presence in Saint-Étienne’s lineup since their return to Ligue 1 this season, featuring in 16 top-flight matches. Though Chelsea views him as a long-term investment, there is a possibility that Amougou could initially join Chelsea’s sister club, Strasbourg, if a deal is finalized.

The pursuit of Amougou aligns with Chelsea’s strategy of identifying and acquiring young talents from across Europe to bolster their squad for the future.