Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted the Foxes will only be able to launch a late spending spree in the transfer market should they sell players. Chelsea's Premier League rivals have only added goalkeeper Alex Smithies on a free transfer during the summer window thus far with the former Liverpool coach offering no guarantee there will be more by September.
Chelsea have already seen two bids for Wesley Fofana rejected and seemingly still have plans to prise the French defender away from the King Power Stadium. It could take a record fee for a defender for the Blues to be successful.
However, with Rodgers suggesting the departure of players could release funds Chelsea still may face a challenge. The likes of James Maddison and Youri Tielemans have both been linked with transfers in addition to their 21-year-old teammate.
