Chelsea midfielder David Fofana's move to Greek rivals AEK Athens has reached a stalemate, according to the latest reports from a number of authoritative media outlets, including Independent reporter Miguel Delaney, team reporter Kinsella, and renowned transfer expert Romano. The situation stems from a last-minute disagreement between the two clubs, which has left the transfer seemingly on the verge of completion in limbo.
According to journalist Jacobs Ben, the source of the disagreement is a sudden request from AEK Athens to change some of the terms of the verbal agreement that had been reached. Previously, several media outlets had confirmed that David Fofana would be joining AEK Athens on loan and that the loan deal contained an option to buy out, with the buyout fee set at £20 million. However, it seems that AEK Athens are not happy with some of the details in the original agreement and have therefore requested changes.
This sudden turn of events has undoubtedly put both Chelsea and AEK Athens under a lot of pressure, especially considering that the transfer window in Greece will officially close on September 12 at 6am BST. With time running out, it is imperative that both sides agree on their differences as soon as possible, otherwise David Fofana's transfer will be at risk of being aborted.
For Chelsea, they may need to look for other solutions in a short period of time in order to avoid the embarrassing situation of players being left without soccer before the transfer window closes. As for AEK Athens, they will also need to weigh the pros and cons and decide whether to accept Chelsea's original terms or continue to insist on their demands.
