Chelsea are in the market for a new centre-back this summer following the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger.
The Blues have signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli already, but are still eyeing a second central defender.
A number of players have been linked, with the latest being Wesley Fofana of Leicester City.
The defender had a superb 2020/21 but this past campaign was derailed by a pre-season injury. Regardless, Fofana is a top talent and also has experience in a back-five, making him a solid transfer choice for the west Londoners.
However, Newcastle United may indirectly prevent Chelsea from landing the Frenchman.
This comes Ben Jacobs reporting that Leicester won’t sell both James Maddison & Fofana this summer and it is not guaranteed either will leave.
However, Leicester City’s stance is that Fofana is not for sale this summer and only a big offer well above market value will change that.
Important to note, #LCFC’s stance is not for sale this window. Only a big offer, well above market value, will change that. Club got Fofana to sign a contract extension in March to basically avoid selling before next summer.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 31, 2022
So, on top of the fact that the Foxes may not even sell Fofana this summer for anyway, Chelsea may also miss out on the centre-back if Newcastle United wrap up a deal for James Maddison first.
The Magpies saw a £40m bid rejected for Maddison recently, but given their newfound wealth, they may go back in with a higher bid.
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