Leicester City continue to stand firm over their £80million valuation of Wesley Fofana. It’s down to Chelsea whether they meet that in the final week of the transfer market and bring the young centre-back to Stamford Bridge.
Thus far, the Blues have had three bids rejected for the France international. The latest was worth around £70m, although with a greater amount paid upfront. The hope was it would tempt Leicester into selling as the money could be immediately reinvested in signings of their own. But the Foxes continue to hold out.
It’s understood Fofana is desperate to complete a move to Stamford Bridge - and he hasn’t featured in Leicester’s last two matches after holding talks with Brendan Rodgers last week. There is a broad agreement over personal terms with the defender, so it’s very much on Chelsea to make the transfer happen.
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If they do and Fofana arrives before next week's deadline, there will be a ripple effect in Thomas Tuchel's first-team squad. Players' futures will be altered, which is only natural at the top level of the game.
