Leicester City reject a THIRD offer from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana

Leicester have reportedly rejected a third offer from chelsea for Wesley Fofana.

The Blues have already had two offers for the Frenchman turned down and their latest offer of £70million plus add-ons has been rejected, according to the Telegraph.

Chelsea’s second offer for Fofana was thought to be close to the £65m mark, but Leicester are believed to value the 21-year-old at over £80m, which is the current world record for a defender.

Leicester City reportedly reject third Chelsea offer for Wesley Fofana

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed over the weekend that he had left Fofana – and his Foxes team-mate Youri Tielemans – out of their 2-1 defeat by Southampton because the pair weren’t in the right frame of mind, with the two being linked away from the club.

Fofana was not in the squad at all, while Tielemans had to settle for a place on the bench.

Asked about the changes, Rodgers told Sky Sports: “One, a system change and two, I mentioned in the week we’re going into a Premier League game and maybe we have players who are not able to play. – not quite in the right frame of mind.

Leicester are seeking fees in excess of £80m for 21-year-old Fofana (right)

“You can’t wear them, or we certainly can’t. So yes, that’s the reason for the changes.

Rodgers has repeatedly said that Fofana’s best option would be to stay at Leicester.

The club privately accepts that although he signed a new five-year contract in March, he may struggle to keep it for more than one more season.

Fofana, however, is said to be keen to move on as soon as possible, although it is unclear if Chelsea are ready to meet Leicester’s asking price.

Rodgers added: “Another year here for him at least would be really important for his development, but he’s pretty calm and relaxed in the situation.” He is aware of the interest.

The 21-year-old signed a new five-year contract at King Power Stadium in March 2022

“He understands where we are as a club and where we see him. He continues his work and trains well, and whenever there is communication, we can have a conversation.

Thomas Tuchel wants to add another centre-back before next Thursday’s transfer deadline with Fofana as a priority.

The Chelsea boss also added Brighton‘s Adam Webster on their list of potential alternatives in their search for a centre-back.

sports mail revealed a shock has been made for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and Webster is another defender whose credentials have been considered.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he let Fofana out of their 2-1 loss to Southampton because his header wasn’t in the right frame of mind

Chelsea have added Kalidou Koulibaly to their centre-back options since losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in the summer.

They have also signed the versatile Marc Cucurella from Brighton, who can play as a left centre-back but is still looking for one more centre-back.

Their hopes of landing Fofana have been given a boost after he was ruled out of Leicester’s loss to Southampton on Saturday, but the Foxes are holding out for a world record for a defender worth over £80m.