Wesley Fofana

Gary Lineker believes Chelsea are on the verge of signing 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world'

‘Over the seasons here we’ve lost obviously Ben Chilwell as well, but this [Fofana situation] unfortunately is just a little bit different. He explained: ‘No, it was totally different. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Man Utd make move to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Chelsea deal his major problem](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/27/man-utd-make-move-to-sign-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-as-chelsea-deal-stalls-17253475/?ico=more_text_links) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) are on the verge of signing ‘the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world’ after agreeing a £75million deal with [Leicester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/leicester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) for Wesley Fofana. [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thomas-tuchel/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) has been forced to strengthen his defence during the close season following the departures of [Antonio Rudiger](https://metro.co.uk/tag/antonio-rudiger/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2) and Andreas Christensen who both left as free agents back in June.

Chelsea's transfer plans have been revealed as the Blues are set to complete the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

But I am working to try and put a squad together. It remains to be seen as to whether Chelsea can complete further deals this summer as we near the end of the summer transfer window. It was an impossible question to answer, really.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Wesley Fofana will leave Leicester City and join Chelsea this summer transfer window.

This is a big move for the Blues, especially considering that Leicester were apparently holding out for £85million. The reported fee that Chelsea will pay for the Frenchman is £75million, with add-ons included. Last night, it was heavily reported that the Blues were on the 'verge' of agreeing a deal with Leicester for his signature. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563442006105669634), Chelsea and Leicester reached an agreement on Friday for the 21-year-old. The Foxes had rejected three bids and Fofana thought the last two were more than reasonable. After multiple rejected bids and the player trying to force a move, it looks like Wesley Fofana is set to join Chelsea.

After a lengthy chase, Chelsea may finally be set to secure their top defensive target in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.

"Fofana will sign until June 2028 as new Chelsea player. Fee around £75m [add-ons included]. Time to prepare documents now." What Brendan Rodgers has said. "In ...

He was a regular in Dortmund’s back-line for four years, but has fallen down the pecking order this summer after the Bundesliga club signed Niklas Sule and Nico Schlotterbeck. Anybody coming into the club would likely be a new partner for Jonny Evans in the centre of defence, a spot occupied by Daniel Amartey while Fofana has been left out of the first team. Fofana expanded further on Twitter in a post translated from the defender's native tongue. [Wesley Fofana](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/wesley-fofana) deal during the weekend". The Instagram story in question read: "All I wanna do is leave Leicester and join Chelsea," followed by three crying emojis. If they’re not in the right frame of mind, we have to move on. “A lot going on behind the scenes, which I understand. You can't afford that, certainly playing a Premier League game if you're not 100 per cent fully focused. "Fofana will sign until June 2028 as new Chelsea player. Time to prepare documents now." He added: "Wesley will sign until June 2028, waiting for paperwork and final details. And there was reportedly a breakthrough in those talks on Friday evening.

Gary Lineker has called Wesley Fofana 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world', on his £75m move from his beloved Leicester City ...

Fofana's move away from the King Power Stadium has been one of the most-talked about transfers of this window - and the French defender has only wanted to go to Chelsea. [Wesley Fofana](/sport/wesley-fofana/index.html) 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world', on his £75m move to [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html). as the French star finally closes in on £75m move from Leicester to Chelsea

Chelsea verbally agree a deal for defender Wesley Fofana with Leicester with transfer fee believed to be £70m plus add-ons; Blues host Foxes at Stamford ...

But until that changes, we will work with what we have." Until that happens we just have to work with what we have." "My concentration is on the players that we have, and the team.

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have finally come to an agreement over a deal for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana with personal terms now to be ...

Time will tell if it is a good deal for Chelsea or if they have indeed paid over the odds. And Leicester are getting around £45million more than Fofana is actually worth, at least according to the [Leicester accepted the offer on Friday night](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-boehly-24868279), with personal details between player and Chelsea to be ironed out. Fofana is just 21 years of age and has a contract at the King Power Stadium until 2027. Fofana was left out of the Foxes squad that took on Southampton last weekend and he will also be missing from the teamsheet when they take on, of all teams, Chelsea on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea look set to add Wesley Fofana to their squad before the transfer deadline passes on September 1.

Chelsea are closing in on signing Wesley Fofana after agreeing a fee with Leicester City in the region of £75 million, sources have told ESPN.

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Wesley Fofana has all but confirmed his transfer to Chelsea but responding to a tweet by Leicester icon Gary Lineker. The Match of the Day presenter had ...

Rodgers said that Fofana had missed a team training session and had been demoted to the club's U21 side for the remainder of the transfer window. Fofana had already agreed on personal terms with Chelsea and an announcement now seems imminent. Fofana now seems to have confirmed that he will join Chelsea. The Match of the Day presenter had wished Fofana well after news emerged on Friday night that Leicester had accepted a bid from Chelsea. Leicester head coach Brendan Rodgers did not want to lose Fofana. Chelsea had a fourth, £75million offer accepted by the Foxes on Friday.

WESLEY FOFANA is the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD", claims Gary Lineker.The Leicester defender is heading to Chelse.

[2-1 defeat to Southampton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19559932/leicester-vs-southampton-tv-channel-live-stream-kick-off-time-team-news-premier-league/) last weekend, and was spotted [not celebrating](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19574137/leicester-wesley-fofana-refuses-to-celebrate-chelsea/) his side's goal during the match. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) after the [Blues agreed a deal worth £70million](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19630841/chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-agreement-leicester/) plus hefty add-ons for his services. [six-year deal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19633348/fofana-contract-details-chelsea-transfer-revealed/) at Stamford Bridge. [ready to walk away](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19596293/chelsea-wesley-fofana-transfer-leicester-reject/) after growing frustrated when their third bid worth around £70m was turned down earlier this week. [Lineker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gary-lineker/), it's easy to see why. WESLEY FOFANA is the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD", claims Gary Lineker.

Wesley Fofana has 'confirmed' his move to Chelsea ahead of the Blues Premier League clash against Leicester. The 21-year-old has been a priority for the ...

[in the future of Trevoh Chalobah.](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/trevoh-chalobah-wesley-fofana-chelsea-transfer-20220827) [Chelsea play host to Leicester](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/confirmed-teams-chelsea-leicester-premier-league-20220827) this Saturday in a game that can be dubbed the 'Fofana derby'. ['confirming'](https://twitter.com/AbsoluteChelsea/status/1563510872823439360) his move to Chelsea. [reported](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/chelsea-wesley-fofana-leicester-transfer-20220826) that Chelsea reached a verbal agreement with Brendan Rodgers' side for the defender. Following the failed pursuit of Jules Kounde, who opted for a move to Barcelona, Fofana emerged as a key target for the Blues. The 21-year-old has been a priority for the west London side this summer and a move to Stamford Bridge is practically sealed.

Chelsea made a breakthrough in their long-running attempts to land the Leicester defender on Friday with the two clubs agreeing a deal worth around £75m.

‘We have been unable to add and there has been a lot of speculation about our top players so there is no doubt it has been difficult. [Brendan Rodgers](/sport/brendan-rodgers/index.html) is hoping for a swift finish to the [Wesley Fofana](/sport/wesley-fofana/index.html) saga and hinted the situation could become clearer by the end of the weekend. ‘You have to prepare a team and a group of players and you have to maybe replace that player.

Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker shared his disappointment in Losing Fofana but wished the best for the central defender. The 21-year-old tweeted his ...

Everybody else is not our decision. However, it now seems like Fofana is closing in on his transfer and is set for his medical on Sunday. [reported](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-visite-medicale-ce-dimanche-pour-wesley-fofana-avec-chelsea/1350534) by lequipe, the defender will undergo his medical examination on Sunday before being officially confirmed as a Blues player. With Chelsea facing Leicester on Saturday, it was unclear as to whether Fofana was watching on at Stamford Bridge, with reports on his move going quiet. [Fofana took to social media to hint at the transfer](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/leicester-city-wesley-fofana-confirms-chelsea-move-20220827). [reported](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/chelsea-wesley-fofana-leicester-transfer-20220826) that Chelsea reached a verbal agreement with Brendan Rodgers' side for the defender.

Wesley Fofana is reportedly set to undergo a medical on Sunday ahead of his proposed £70m move from Leicester City to Chelsea.

[Fabrizio Romano](/people/fabrizio-romano/), Fofana is expected to undergo his medical with Chelsea on Sunday before signing the necessary paperwork. [Wesley Fofana](/people/wesley-fofana/) is reportedly set to undergo a medical ahead of his proposed transfer from [Leicester City](/football/leicester-city/) and [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/). [reach an agreement](/football/chelsea/transfer-talk/news/chelsea-agree-deal-for-leicester-citys-fofana_493146.html) with the Foxes.

Chelsea's plans to announce the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana have emerged after agreeing a £75million deal on Friday.

Chelsea have been busy this summer, with new owner Todd Boehly aiming to make a splash in his first transfer window at the helm. Tuchel still wants to add a forward to his ranks, with talks ongoing for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The report adds that Fofana will be announced as the Blues' new signing on Monday once he has signed a six-year contract in west London. Fofana will become the joint-second most expensive defender in football history alongside Liverpool general Virgil van Dijk and behind £80m Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. After drawn-out negotiations and multiple rejected bids, Chelsea finally found a breakthrough in their pursuit of the 21-year-old centre-back earlier this week. Fofana will become Thomas Tuchel's seventh summer signing, totalling the Blues' transfer window expenditure at around £191m with five days remaining.