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Bobby Vincent

Wesley Fofana grows frustrated as Chelsea ramp up Anthony Gordon transfer interest

Wesley Fofana is growing increasingly frustrated at Leicester City's stance over the defender moving to Chelsea. football.london understands the 21-year-old feels like the Foxes are trying to price him out of a move to the Blues by requesting a world-record fee for his services.

Fofana has already agreed personal terms over a move to Chelsea, but the Blues have seen two offers – with the highest being around £70million – turned down by Leicester. Chelsea are expected to submit a third bid in the region of £80m for Fofana and have growing confidence that it will be accepted by their Premier League rivals.

Brendan Rodgers has claimed all summer-long that Fofana is not for sale, but his stance slightly softened last week when asked about the Frenchman. Rodgers said: "Naturally, if there is an interest from other clubs, then that is looked at by the club.

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