Thomas Tuchel has been told that Chelsea could house the best backline in the Premier League if Todd Boehly signs Wesley Fofana. The 21-year-old defender has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as the Blues look to compensate for 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 Chelsea have seen two offers – with the highest being around £70million – turned down by the Foxes.
The Blues are expected to submit a third bid in the region of £75million, and there is growing confidence that it will be accepted by their Premier League rivals, according to Fabrizio Romano. However, with just a few days until the summer transfer window slams shut, Fofana is yet to depart the King Power Stadium, and Chelsea are in a race against time.
