Fofana

All the latest Leicester City transfer news from LeicestershireLive as Wesley Fofana edges closer to completing move to Chelsea.

Documents are almost ready as Leicester and Chelsea reached an agreement on the fee on Friday, confirmed. "Fofana will sign until June 2028 as new Chelsea player. [Brendan Rodgers responds to sack chants from Leicester City fans](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-rodgers-stockport-boos-7517073) [How Leicester City will spend the Wesley Fofana money in transfer dash before deadline](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fofana-transfer-chelsea-leicester-akanji-7516997) [Leicester City hoping for Youri Tielemans clarity amid Arsenal transfer talk](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tielemans-transfer-arsenal-leicester-rodgers-7516585) [Chelsea 'agree' world-record Wesley Fofana transfer as Youri Tielemans' future is unclear](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-fofana-leicester-city-7517083) [Wesley Fofana sent Chelsea 'centrepiece' message after major transfer update](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wesley-fofana-sent-chelsea-centrepiece-7516980) Time to prepare documents now." It has been widely reported that City and Chelsea reached an agreement over the fee on Friday. Read more:

One pundit has told Football Insider that Leicester City are in a "complete and utter mess" with Wesley Fofana set to join Chelsea.

“They have barely any time to replace him if he does go so that is far from ideal for them. “Leicester are a complete and utter mess. “If you are losing to them, dear me.

Gary Lineker believes Chelsea are on the verge of signing 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world'

‘Over the seasons here we’ve lost obviously Ben Chilwell as well, but this [Fofana situation] unfortunately is just a little bit different. He explained: ‘No, it was totally different. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Man Utd make move to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Chelsea deal his major problem](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/27/man-utd-make-move-to-sign-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-as-chelsea-deal-stalls-17253475/?ico=more_text_links) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) are on the verge of signing ‘the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world’ after agreeing a £75million deal with [Leicester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/leicester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) for Wesley Fofana. [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thomas-tuchel/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) has been forced to strengthen his defence during the close season following the departures of [Antonio Rudiger](https://metro.co.uk/tag/antonio-rudiger/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2) and Andreas Christensen who both left as free agents back in June.

Chelsea's transfer plans have been revealed as the Blues are set to complete the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

But I am working to try and put a squad together. It remains to be seen as to whether Chelsea can complete further deals this summer as we near the end of the summer transfer window. It was an impossible question to answer, really.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Wesley Fofana will leave Leicester City and join Chelsea this summer transfer window.

This is a big move for the Blues, especially considering that Leicester were apparently holding out for £85million. The reported fee that Chelsea will pay for the Frenchman is £75million, with add-ons included. Last night, it was heavily reported that the Blues were on the 'verge' of agreeing a deal with Leicester for his signature. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563442006105669634), Chelsea and Leicester reached an agreement on Friday for the 21-year-old. The Foxes had rejected three bids and Fofana thought the last two were more than reasonable. After multiple rejected bids and the player trying to force a move, it looks like Wesley Fofana is set to join Chelsea.

Gary Lineker has called Wesley Fofana 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world', on his £75m move from his beloved Leicester City ...

Fofana's move away from the King Power Stadium has been one of the most-talked about transfers of this window - and the French defender has only wanted to go to Chelsea. [Wesley Fofana](/sport/wesley-fofana/index.html) 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world', on his £75m move to [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html). as the French star finally closes in on £75m move from Leicester to Chelsea

Chelsea verbally agree a deal for defender Wesley Fofana with Leicester with transfer fee believed to be £70m plus add-ons; Blues host Foxes at Stamford ...

But until that changes, we will work with what we have." Until that happens we just have to work with what we have." "My concentration is on the players that we have, and the team.

WESLEY FOFANA'S contract details have been revealed ahead of his big-money move to Chelsea after Leicester City agreed to sell the defender.SunSport r.

[banishing him to practice with the U23 squad.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19601326/wesley-fofana-train-leicester-u23s-chelsea-transfer/) [ won't be travelling ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19615917/leicester-brendan-rodgers-wesley-fofana-chelsea/)with the squad to face the Blues in the Premier League this Saturday afternoon. [left out of Leicester's squad last Saturday](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19574137/leicester-wesley-fofana-refuses-to-celebrate-chelsea/) when they lost to Southampton. [rejected a third offer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19595686/chelsea-wesley-fofana-leicester-offer/) of £70m for the 21-year-old. [were considering selling their prized asset to fund a much-needed squad overhaul.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19581654/chelsea-boost-fofana-leicester-ready-to-sell/) [damant they were keeping hold of Fofana.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19484780/chelsea-nowhere-85m-fofana-transfer-price-leicester/)

Chelsea are closing in on signing Wesley Fofana after agreeing a fee with Leicester City in the region of £75 million, sources have told ESPN.

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Wesley Fofana has all but confirmed his transfer to Chelsea but responding to a tweet by Leicester icon Gary Lineker. The Match of the Day presenter had ...

Rodgers said that Fofana had missed a team training session and had been demoted to the club's U21 side for the remainder of the transfer window. Fofana had already agreed on personal terms with Chelsea and an announcement now seems imminent. Fofana now seems to have confirmed that he will join Chelsea. The Match of the Day presenter had wished Fofana well after news emerged on Friday night that Leicester had accepted a bid from Chelsea. Leicester head coach Brendan Rodgers did not want to lose Fofana. Chelsea had a fourth, £75million offer accepted by the Foxes on Friday.

WESLEY FOFANA is the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD", claims Gary Lineker.The Leicester defender is heading to Chelse.

[2-1 defeat to Southampton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19559932/leicester-vs-southampton-tv-channel-live-stream-kick-off-time-team-news-premier-league/) last weekend, and was spotted [not celebrating](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19574137/leicester-wesley-fofana-refuses-to-celebrate-chelsea/) his side's goal during the match. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) after the [Blues agreed a deal worth £70million](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19630841/chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-agreement-leicester/) plus hefty add-ons for his services. [six-year deal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19633348/fofana-contract-details-chelsea-transfer-revealed/) at Stamford Bridge. [ready to walk away](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19596293/chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-leicester-reject/) after growing frustrated when their third bid worth around £70m was turned down earlier this week. [Lineker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gary-lineker/), it's easy to see why. WESLEY FOFANA is the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD", claims Gary Lineker.

Wesley Fofana has 'confirmed' his move to Chelsea ahead of the Blues Premier League clash against Leicester. The 21-year-old has been a priority for the ...

[in the future of Trevoh Chalobah.](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/trevoh-chalobah-wesley-fofana-chelsea-transfer-20220827) [Chelsea play host to Leicester](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/confirmed-teams-chelsea-leicester-premier-league-20220827) this Saturday in a game that can be dubbed the 'Fofana derby'. ['confirming'](https://twitter.com/AbsoluteChelsea/status/1563510872823439360) his move to Chelsea. [reported](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/chelsea-wesley-fofana-leicester-transfer-20220826) that Chelsea reached a verbal agreement with Brendan Rodgers' side for the defender. Following the failed pursuit of Jules Kounde, who opted for a move to Barcelona, Fofana emerged as a key target for the Blues. The 21-year-old has been a priority for the west London side this summer and a move to Stamford Bridge is practically sealed.