French Defender Left Out Of Weekend Trip, Chelsea Move Looking More Likely

Written By Jacobs Dunga

Wesley Fofana has once again been left out of the Leicester City squad for Saturday’s game against Chelsea.

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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has left French defender Wesley Fofana out of his traveling squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

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The 21 year old is the subject of a move to West London with the Foxes having rejected up to four Chelsea bids, the last of which came a couple of days ago.

The 21 year old is holding out for a move having handed in his transfer request with Leicester holding out for £80m which is yet to be met by the Blues.

When will Fofana be selected again? “Once the window closes things will be clearer”, Brendan Rodgers tells @OwynnPA.

The Marseille born defender only joined Leicester in 2020 from Saint Etienne but had shown that he can become of the the best defenders in world football.

Meanwhile…

Everton have been told by the coach of Southampton that Che Adams is not for sale.

The Toffees have been on the lookout for another striker following Richarlison’s move to Everton and a proposed move for Anthony Gordon to Chelsea.

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26 year old Adams has been identified by Frank Lampard’s side as the idea profile for their attacking department but has now been dealt a blow.

Asked about the future of the player, Saints coach Ralph Hasenhuttl said: “I can categorically say he is our player and will not be sold this summer”, he said via @AlfieHouseEcho.

Everton have signed Salomon Rondon to provide cover for Dominic Calvert Lewin who is out injured but Lampard hasn’t been impressed by the Venezuelan’s output.

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