Brendan Rodgers has dismissed claims that Chelsea goal Wesley Fofana bid farewell to Leicester Metropolis followers following the aspect’s defeat to Arsenal on Saturday.
The 21-year-old centre-back has been the topic of two unsuccessful bids from Chelsea this summer time, with the west Londoners anticipated to return with a 3rd provide that's nearer to Leicester’s £80million valuation.
Fofana is believed to have already agreed private phrases with the Blues and bought Chelsea supporters very excited together with his actions on the finish of his aspect’s 4-2 loss on the Emirates.
Whereas the remainder of his team-mates have been within the centre of the pitch swapping shirts and chatting, Fofana made a beeline for the away finish and seemed fairly emotional as he stood by himself clapping Leicester’s travelling followers.
After a number of moments, nevertheless, the remainder of the Leicester squad walked over to hitch him and Rodgers has rubbished solutions that Fofana’s gesture was an indication that his departure is imminent.
When it was put to him at his post-match press convention that it seemed as if Fofana was waving goodbye, a bemused Rodgers allowed himself a chuckle earlier than hitting again: ‘Nicely if that’s what it's worthwhile to write you then write he’s saying farewell. In order that’s your story so…’
Probed additional on whether or not there's any replace on Fofana’s potential transfer, Rodgers continued: ‘No, I believe he was giving the followers a clap. I didn’t see a farewell clap. However it's worthwhile to write what it's worthwhile to write. That’s the story.’
Rodgers has repeatedly maintained that Leicester don't need to promote Fofana this summer time, whereas he's believed to have instructed the teenager that his improvement can be greatest served on the King Energy Stadium – notably in a World Cup 12 months.
Talking about Fofana previous to the Arsenal defeat, Rodgers stated: ‘We’re not trying to promote. Naturally, if there’s curiosity from different golf equipment, that's checked out by the membership.
‘He’s a high younger defender, and there aren't too many round his age.
‘One other 12 months right here for him a minimum of can be actually necessary for his improvement, however he's fairly calm and relaxed within the state of affairs.
‘He's conscious of the curiosity. He understands the place we're as a membership and the place we see him.’
Harry Maguire’s £80m transfer to Manchester United in 2019 stays Leicester’s club-record sale and the Foxes would anticipate to obtain the identical – or extra – for Fofana.
The Frenchman loved a superb maiden marketing campaign within the Premier League however a leg break suffered in pre-season earlier than the beginning of the 2021-22 marketing campaign curtailed his involvement final season – although that didn't cease Leicester from providing him a brand new five-year deal in March.
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