{"id":567483,"date":"2020-09-29T08:03:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T12:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=567483"},"modified":"2020-09-29T08:03:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T12:03:49","slug":"report-leicester-city-make-progression-in-wesley-fofana-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/09\/29\/report-leicester-city-make-progression-in-wesley-fofana-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Leicester City Make Progression in Wesley Fofana Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leicester City<\/a> are continuing to make progress in their pursuit of striking a deal with Saint-\u00c9tienne\u00a0centre-back Wesley Fofana<\/a>. The Foxes have already reportedly seen three bids turned down by the French side<\/a>, but remain persistent in trying to strike a deal.<\/p>\n

Rob Tanner of the Athletic is reporting<\/a> that talks between the two clubs are positive. He also states that the clubs are close to agreeing on an initial \u00a335 million fee. It has been a difficult deal to negotiate for Leicester, with former Foxes boss, Claude Puel<\/a> very keen on keeping the youngster at Saint-\u00c9tienne.<\/p>\n

Leicester City Edging Closer to Wesley Fofana Deal<\/h2>\n

Wesley Fofana Deal Pushing Forward with the 19-Year-Old Keen on Move<\/h3>\n

Fofana himself has openly expressed a desire to sign for Leicester City. He stated in an interview with French outlet L’Equipe:<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019d be crazy to say no to Leicester. This contract can change my life. The sporting and financial aspect being combined, I have to say yes.”<\/p>\n

After starting the first three games for his side, he was not included in squad in Saint-\u00c9tienne’s fourth game<\/a>, and was only used as a substitute in the club’s first loss of the season to Rennes. With both Leicester and now Fofana seeking the transfer, it has made the job of keeping the 19-year-old a tough task.<\/p>\n

Central Defender Required at the King Power Stadium<\/h3>\n

Leicester have prioritised a search for a central defender this summer and it has been a rather extensive search. The signing of Fofana will certainly bolster their defensive options. But, it remains unseen whether the 19-year-old is part of a longer-term plan.<\/p>\n

Leicester have not stopped their search for a centre-back at Fofana. The Foxes have also reportedly<\/a> seen a bid rejected for Burnley’s<\/a> James Tarkowski<\/a>, who has been a wanted man this summer. The Foxes premier league counterparts, West Ham<\/a> also saw their three attempts to sign Tarkowski dismissed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite the hefty price tags that come with the targeted duo, they could still sign both. Leicester’s current centre-backs options are seemingly scarce. The club has Jonny Evans<\/a>, \u00c7a\u011flar S\u00f6y\u00fcnc\u00fc, Wes Morgan<\/a>, and Filip Benkovic<\/a>, but the latter two are not often used. In fact, Brendan Rodgers opted to use midfielder Daniel Amartey<\/a> ahead of the previously stated duo in Saturday’s match against Manchester City<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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