Chelsea have shortlisted Brighton defender Adam Webster as a potential alternative to Wesley Fofana, according to reports. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his backline following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
football.london understand that Fofana feels as if Leicester City are trying to price him out of a move by requesting a world-record fee for his services. It's believed that the Frenchman has already agreed personal terms over a move to west London, but the Blues have seen two offers – with the highest being around £70million – turned down by the Foxes.
Chelsea are expected to submit a third bid in the region of £80million and have growing confidence that it will be accepted by their Premier League rivals. However, with just 10 days until the summer transfer window slams shut, Fofana is yet to depart the King Power Stadium and, in the event that a deal falls through, alternatives have emerged.
