Chelsea

2022 - 8 - 26

Wesley Fofana - fofana to chelsea

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BREAKING: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Wesley Fofana to Chelsea ... (Sports Illustrated)

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.

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea verbally agree deal with Leicester for ... (Sky Sports)

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 vs. Leicester City live score, updates, highlights & lineups ... (Sporting News)

Chelsea host Leicester City on Saturday and The Sporting News will be at Stamford Bridge to bring you live updates throughout the afternoon.

— Chelsea play host to Leicester at Stamford Bridge in London, UK. We'll also be on Wesley Fofana watch in case he's managed to make it here. 90 mins from kickoff: The big team news decision for Tuchel will see a reshuffle at the back following Kalidou Koulibaly's red card against Leeds. “In future, you will just a hear a no comment from me on referees. “The one side is that I got a red card and I behaved in a way that is not appropriate and I regret. There's a VAR check though and it seems Kai Havertz was just offside in the lead up to playing the pass to Loftus-Cheek. The defender is down receiving treatment as a result but looks to be ok to continue. It's not malicious but it was a silly tackle and he's given his marching orders. 34th min: Leicester are enjoying a bit more possession now and win two corners in the space of a minute. 41st min: Chelsea break from Leicester's corner with Loftus-Cheek carrying the ball up the field and playing it to Sterling. 45th min +2: A massive save from Mendy denies Timothy Castagne at the end of the half.

Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: All the action from Stamford Bridge (Football.London)

Thomas Tuchel is aiming for his first win at Stamford Bridge this season against a Leicester side who have made a slow start to the season.

Today is his chance to show this and usually we can always rely on him to perform. Last year he came into the side as somewhat of an underdog, the challenger trying to break into the side because nobody knew too much of what he could offer. Leicester have already conceded the most in the Premier League so far with eight goals, only being kept off the bottom by their single point on the opening weekend against Brentford. Thomas Tuchel needs a quick response from his players following last Sunday's horror show at Elland Road, whilst Brendan Rodgers needs to lift the ever souring mood at the King Power amid a challenging summer. The N'Golo Kante derby, no! It's the Wesley Fofana derby, no!

Wesley Fofana contract details revealed as Chelsea agree £70m ... (Football.London)

Chelsea look to have finally got their man after agreeing a £70 million transfer for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

When Chelsea first registered their interest in Fofana, Rodgers publicly stated the centre-back was not for sale. Leicester will reportedly receive £70 million, along with add-on's that likely involve appearances for the club, as well as club and personal honours. It comes after weeks of talks between the two sides, with the 21-year-old making his intentions clear to Leicester that he'd like to join Chelsea.

Chelsea v Leicester line-ups: Chalobah plays, Foxes star misses out (West London Sport)

Trevoh Chalobah comes into the Chelsea in place of the suspended Kalidou Koulibaly. Mateo Kovacic, back in the squad after a knee injury, is among the Blues ...

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Chelsea nightmare run of Premier League and Champions League ... (Football.London)

Chelsea news: The fixtures for the Champions League group stages have been announced and it makes for difficult reading for fans and the club when it comes ...

Chelsea face 11 games in 36 days, with nine matches packed into the October schedule. Tuesday, October 11 - Chelsea vs AC Milan Wednesday, October 5 - AC Milan vs Chelsea Chelsea will face a nightmare run of fixtures in October and the start of November that will make or break their season. They then travel to Zagreb for the Champions League clash on Tuesday, September 5 for a 5.45pm kick-off. [Chelsea were drawn in Group G in Thursday's draw in Istanbul](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-chelsea-champions-league-draw-24851515), alongside AC Milan, Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb.

Chelsea v Leicester: Live Premier League updates as Thomas ... (Eurosport.com)

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch Chelsea - Leicester City live on 27/08/2022. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

He should do better. He is up front on his own and is tasked with holding the ball up and is doing so well using his strength and technique to combine with the midfielders. He is nervous about Leicester getting an equaliser. Iheanacho then has a chance, he should shoot with his weaker foot but he wants it on his left, the angle isn't there for it and he pulls it wide. The veteran striker ghosts in behind Chalobah and latches onto a ball over the top but Mendy is out quickly to narrow the angle and make the save. Chelsea are hanging on now, Perez finds Vardy running in behind and he bullies Chalobah off the ball and is in at goal.

Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City, Premier League: Post-match reaction ... (We Ain't Got No History)

The sending off didn't change the game drastically, but it made Chelsea less effective with the ball, far less effective on the press, and gave Leicester more ...

- 3-4-2 in the second half, with Azpi-Silva-Chalobah at the back. Midfield three of Gallagher, RLC, and Jorginho behind the usual front three. Chelsea started with plenty of energy, impetus, and intention, flying into tackles, pressing well, and creating chances.

Match report: Chelsea 2 Leicester 1 (Chelsea FC)

Kai Havertz partnered Sterling in attack, while Gallagher was picked alongside Jorginho in central midfield by Thomas Tuchel, who watched from the stands as he ...

Instead it was the home side’s forwards causing problems and Sterling had his second of the afternoon just after the hour mark to hand us a two-goal lead. The move was slick as he exchanged a one-two with Vardy and accelerated down the left channel before smashing a fine finish beyond Mendy at the near post. Within two minutes, the Blues had their precious breakthrough and it was a first in Chelsea colours for Sterling, aided by a handy deflection off the toe of Daniel Amartey. The significant switch was to introduce Cesar Azpilicueta and change to a back three, with James and Cucurella moved to wing-back. One early turnover of possession initiated by Jorginho winning the ball saw Sterling advance and roll in a perfect cross along the floor for Loftus-Cheek, though Foxes keeper Danny Ward scampered across his goal-line and was able to keep out the close-range effort. The trio were afforded a warm welcome as they were presented to the crowd before kick-off, with Chelsea Women back at Kingsmeadow on Sunday in their final pre-season friendly against Tottenham.

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