David Datro Fofana, a striker for Chelsea, was called up from his Champions League club to join a Premier League competitor on loan.

According to reports, FORGOTTEN Chelsea player David Datro Fofana will be loaned to Burnley.

The 21-year-old, who paid £8 million to join The Blues a year ago, has only made one start in his career.

Burnley and Fofana have reached an agreement for Fofana to join on loan until the end of the season, according to The Athletic.

The Ivorian’s spell in Germany ended early in order to enable a transfer to the Clarets, despite spending the full term on loan at Bundesliga team Union Berlin.

The center striker will travel to the UK tomorrow to complete his medical examination with the Turf Moor team.

In preparation for a challenging battle to stay in the league in the second half of the season, Vincent Kompany’s team is trying to bolster their lineup.

On the other hand, Fofana’s development in the Premier League is reportedly viewed as crucial by Chelsea.

Sevilla of La Liga had apparently expressed interest in signing the former Molde player, but it looks Burnley has prevailed in the competition for his signature.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Burnley will pay Fofana’s whole salary while he is a member of the team.

Although it is known that the American-owned team will not have the chance to finalize the agreement in the summer.

During the first half of the season, Fofana made 17 appearances for Union Berlin, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

This month, Chelsea hopes to reduce their overinflated team and rebalance their books by offloading many players on permanent contracts.

The London club may potentially make “pure profit” in terms of FFP by hiring academy graduates, and as a result, huge names like Conor Gallagher might be going for the exit doors at Stamford Bridge.