'Enquiry Made': Charlton Athletic swoop for 'aggressive' Chelsea striker

Charlton Athletic have made a late enquiry over the potential loan signing of Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana on Deadline Day as Nathan Jones looks to add firepower to his side.

The Addicks have scored just two goals in their first four Championship fixtures so far this season as they adjust to life in the second tier. Recruiting another defender remains a priority for Charlton Athletic but it appears that a move for a talisman could also happen.

Fofana is on the books at Chelsea but a long way from Enzo Maresca’s first team plans at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old spent the start of last season on loan at Turkish side Goztepe but was recalled early having picked up a hamstring injury.

Charlton Athletic eye move for Chelsea striker

Taking to social media platform X, transfer specialist Pete O’Rourke wrote: “Preston and Charlton have made loan enquiries for Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana.”

Chelsea agreed a deal to sign Fofana from Molde FK for a reported £10 million in 2022 but he has only made four first team appearances for the Blues. His most notable season came while on loan at Burnley during the back end of the 2023/24 campaign.

The Clarets struggled and were relegated but Fofana still earned praise for his efforts, scoring four goals in 15 Premier League appearances. Speaking about the player after he bagged a brace against Fulham, former Burnley manager Victor Kompany said: "He (Fofana) was aggressive, wanted to win every duel, he's very fast and it's a good starting point for him and we're fortunate to recruit him.”

Nathan Jones on Addicks transfer business

Nathan Jones was asked about potential incomings ahead of Deadline Day following the defeat to QPR on Saturday. He replied: “We are looking to strengthen the squad. It won’t be a couple more, it’ll be one, but it’s that one we need. We have to make sure that to get it right.

“We have a good squad but are weak in one area that we have to address. We have tried to address that over the last seven or eight months, if I’m honest. It’s probably just a little more quality we need. We are in games and learning about the league, in the moments that we get we need to be better.”

In other news, Charlton Athletic Player Ratings: 'Half-hearted' 4/10 and 'out of position' 5 v QPR.