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Scott Trotter

Brendan Rodgers makes Man Utd and Harry Maguire claim as Wesley Fofana eyes Chelsea transfer

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Wesley Fofana will not be available for Leicester's Premier League clash against Chelsea, as speculation continues to rise over his future. Fofana has not been part of Leicester's last two matchday squads and is now training with Leicester's development team having refused to train last week.

Chelsea have already seen three bids turned down for the French youngster, and it is said it could take a record fee for a defender to prise him away from the King Power Stadium. Fofana signed a new contract with Leicester earlier this year that sees his future currently committed to the side until 2027.

Former Liverpool and Celtic boss Rodgers was coy over the prospect of a fourth bid from the Blues. Rodgers said in his press conference: "He won’t be available for the weekend. He has trained with our Under-21s squad.

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