Mathis Amougou, a promising 19-year-old midfielder, has emerged as a key player for AS Saint-Etienne this season, making 16 appearances in Ligue 1. Chelsea has shown interest in acquiring him as early as this January. The plan involves an immediate loan move to Strasbourg, which would allow Amougou to continue his development at a club renowned for nurturing young talents. This transfer strategy is part of the BlueCo consortium's approach, as the group owns both Chelsea and Strasbourg. In the past, Bayer Leverkusen had expressed interest in Amougou last summer and was prepared to offer €13 million, but AS Saint-Etienne opted to retain him.