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Chelsea 'seal first January signing as they snap up Molde wonderkid David Datro Fofana for £8m'... with the Ivorian striker set to have his Blues medical on Thursday

Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde starlet David Datro Fofana, according to reports.

Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that the Premier League side are set to pay around £8million for the Ivorian striker.

And football journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed the deal is done and will take place in London on Thursday - Fofana's 20th birthday.

Chelsea have reportedly completed the signing of Molde starlet David Datro Fofana (above)
The Ivorian striker scored 22 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions for Molde last season

He tweeted: 'David Datro Fofana to Chelsea, done deal and here we go! There’s full agreement between all parties, deal sealed #CFC.

'Been told medical tests will take place today in London, on his birthday.