Elye Wahi, a highly regarded Montpellier striker, is reportedly wanted by a number of European teams, including Arsenal and Newcastle United. After scoring all four of his team’s goals in their 5-4 loss to Lyon on May 7 in Ligue 1, the 20-year-old player made headlines.
He presently has 17 objectives and five aids in 30 association games this season. Wahi’s exhibitions haven’t slipped by everyone’s notice. Arsenal, Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and RB Leipzig are all said to be interested in signing him, according to Foot Mercato (h/t Get France Football News).
The 20-year-old is reportedly being sought by AS Monaco as a possible replacement for captain Wissam Ben Yedder (32), whose contract runs out in June 2024. Whether Montpellier will be able to keep their star forward for the following season remains to be seen.
They have put a €40 million sticker price on Wahi and his agreement, according to the previously mentioned report, terminates in the late spring of 2026. Munitions stockpile at present has Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Eddie Nketiah as their choices at No. 9.
At the conclusion of his loan period, Folarin Balogun, 21, who has scored 18 league goals in 33 games for Stade Reims this season, is expected to return to the Emirates. As a result, Wahi would be aware that if he moved to Arsenal, he would have little chance of playing in the first team right away.
A star from Arsenal discusses the victory over Newcastle United :
Last season, Arsenal lost to Newcastle United 2-0 in the Premier League, ending their chances of winning the UEFA Champions League. They ended up finishing fifth, two points behind Tottenham Hotspur, their archrival. When Arsenal played the Magpies in the league on Sunday (May 7), they weren’t just thinking about winning the title.
They got what they wanted as retaliation. The Heavy weapons specialists won 2-0 at St. James’ Park to take them inside one mark of Manchester City. After the success, Aaron Ramsdale, who kept a spotless sheet, said, through ESPN:
“Extreme pride and relief, particularly in light of what transpired here last year. It wasn’t referenced up until the gathering before we left the lodging. The supervisor showed us the video [2-0 misfortune versus Newcastle in May 2022] of the narrative and we had a passionate longing that it wouldn’t be similar today.”
They presently have 81 focuses from 35 games yet Manchester City actually holds a noteworthy lead with a game close by. In contrast, Newcastle United’s hold on third place has weakened. The Toons have two more points than Manchester United, who are fourth, with 65 points from 34 games.
They are under siege from Liverpool, who are fifth. Jurgen Klopp’s team has won six straight games to reach 62 points from 35 games.