Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to comment on whether he will push to sign more defenders in the final days of the summer transfer window amid strong ...
It comes amid talk around the futures of midfield duo [Youri Tielemans](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/youri-tielemans) and [Boubakary Soumare](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/boubakary-soumare). [City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) have been [linked with interest](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-garner-7491185) in signing the 21 year-old on a permanent basis, with a deal worth £15 million touted. Diagnosing the problem, Rodgers suggested the club’s off-field situation, with Wesley Fofana left out while he is not in the right frame of mind amid interest from Chelsea, was potentially a cause. Others are outright furious at the prospect of him leaving, with the current United midfield under fire for their below par performances to start the season. It means City are in the bottom three, having suffered their worst start to a season for 12 years. [Man United](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) fans have rebuked the idea, with some suggesting a swap deal with Leicester for Tielemans. Blues' centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off in the second-half, leaving his side down to 10 and in need of finding a solution ahead of next weekend's clash against the Foxes. [National media wade in as Leicester City's 'difficult' time continues against Southampton](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-southampton-reaction-news-7491367) [Leicester City transfer eyed by Premier League rivals after £15m Man United claims](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfers-soumare-palace-7491255) [Leicester City 'ready' for £15m Man Utd transfer amid Youri Tielemans uncertainty](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-garner-7491185) [Why Wesley Fofana sat in the stands and how he reacted to Leicester City goal in Saints loss](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fofana-transfer-chelsea-leicester-city-7490910) [All the latest Leicester City transfer news in one place](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-transfer-news) After reportedly seeing two bids turned down by Leicester, Chelsea have not yet made a third approach and Tuchel has refused to comment on whether he will make another attempt. [Brendan Rodgers names three reasons for Leicester City's defeat to Southampton](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-rodgers-southampton-fofana-7491503) [Chelsea](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to comment on whether he will push to sign more defenders in the final days of the summer transfer window amid strong interest in [Leicester City's](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) Wesley Fofana. [Man Utd receive furious response after £15m Leicester City transfer links emerge](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-garner-leicester-7491628)
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Stockport County and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Despite their difficulties, they still boast an able and versatile squad which can take care of business against opponents from the foot of the EFL pyramid. [Caglar Soyuncu](/people/caglar-soyuncu/) to lead the back four, as [Jonny Evans](/people/jonny-evans/) is offered a break. [Brendan Rodgers](/people/brendan-rodgers/) may have steered his side to victory in each of their final three pre-season friendlies, but since competitive action kicked off this month, they have only one point from a home game against Brentford to show for their troubles.