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Adam Newson

Chelsea reach Wesley Fofana agreement with Leicester as Todd Boehly strikes world-record deal

Chelsea and Leicester City have agreed a deal for Wesley Fofana that could result in the defender becoming the world's most-expensive centre-back.

The Blues have been in talks with the Foxes over a move for the 21-year-old throughout the past month and have seen three previous offers rejected for the France Under-21 international.

football.london understands Chelsea returned with a fourth bid worth a guaranteed £70million and further add-ons that would take the transfer above the £80million that Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 20219. Leicester this evening accepted the offer.

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