Leicester are now prepared to sell Wesley Fofana. The club stance has softened after a series of meetings between Brendan Rodgers and Fofana. Chelsea’s third offer not expected to be £85m. There’s a real feeling a bid shy of £80m with a preferable structure could be accepted.
Leicester are tough negotiators but they want time, should they sell, to reinforce. That’s why the structure is important. #LCFC will also want a big chunk upfront.
Leicester sources have always said it will take a world-record fee for a defender, but still told #CFC trying for under £80m first. Chelsea also want a verbal agreement from direct talks rather than making ‘blind’ formal offers. This speeds up negotiation.
Fofana sees Chelsea as a dream move and Leicester feel if they keep him he may remain distracted beyond the window. A move is not yet a given since Leicester are tough negotiators and are also assessing replacements. But #CFC optimistic they can make progress before the weekend.
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