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Chelseas latest offer was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons - but the fee was unlikely to hit the full £70m; Fofana wants to move to ...

"In terms of Wesley, just a young player who is not quite in the right frame of mind at the moment to play," Rodgers said after the 2-1 loss on Saturday. Everton's position this summer has been the player is not for sale. When asked if it is a concern if players might have to leave, Rodgers added: "I don't know at this stage.

Chelsea were said to be confident of landing Wesley Fofana this week, and spent the weekend reportedly preparing a magic third bid to sway Foxes' hearts and ...

Breaking: Leicester have rejected a third bid from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana. Fofana had sat out Leicester’s 2-1 home defeat this weekend, and is not expected to play in tonight’s League Cup second round match at Stockport County either. But it would appear that third time is not quite the charm as

Leicester City have rejected Chelsea's third bid of £70 million for Wesley Fofana, according to reports. Chelsea have already seen offers of both £50m and ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Brendan Rodgers](https://metro.co.uk/tag/brendan-rodgers/?ico=auto_link_sport_P7_LNK1) admitted Fofana was not in the right frame of mind to feature. [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thomas-tuchel/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) has identified Fofana as his priority candidate to strengthen Chelsea’s defence. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Leicester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/leicester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) have rejected [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2)’s third bid of £70 million for Wesley Fofana, according to reports. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/23/chelsea-have-third-70m-bid-wesley-fofana-rejected-leicester/), Leicester have snubbed Chelsea’s latest bid as they consider the add-ons ‘unrealistic and difficult to achieve’.

Leicester City reportedly turn down a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for 21-year-old defender Wesley Fofana.

It's a difficult moment for him. You can't afford that, certainly playing a Premier League game if you're not 100% fully focused." [understood to have identified](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/chelsea-identify-brightons-webster-as-fofana-alternative_492807.html) [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/)'s [Adam Webster](/people/adam-webster/) as a potential alternative should Chelsea fail in their pursuit of Fofana. [Arsenal](/football/arsenal/) and [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/), while a big-money switch to [Newcastle United](/football/newcastle-united/) has been mooted for Maddison. "A lot going on behind the scenes, which I understand. [asked to leave](/football/chelsea/transfer-talk/news/wesley-fofana-tells-leicester-he-wants-chelsea-move_492429.html) Leicester in order to join Chelsea, was [left out](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/rodgers-explains-absence-of-fofana-against-southampton_492669.html) of [Brendan Rodgers](/people/brendan-rodgers/)'s matchday squad for last weekend's 2-1 home defeat in the Premier League against Southampton.

JACK GAUGHAN AT EDGELEY PARK: If ever victory could be inglorious, here it was. Leicester were given some light relief but not much of it, ...

Rodgers bristled on the touchline, stood a few yards from Dave Challinor, the Stockport manager who had arrived at the ground long before any other soul. ‘It was a brilliant night without the dream ending,’ Challinor said. Chelsea saw a third bid, £60million with an additional £10m in instalments, rejected for the defender yesterday. Fofana is now training with the Under 23s. They really did progression the hard way. as Daniel Iversen saves THREE spot-kicks on debut

Leicester City have rejected an improved offer from Chelsea for defender Wesley Fofana, The Athletic understands. The latest proposal is thought to have ...

It is thought Chelsea are currently unwilling to go higher than £70million including add-ons. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) for [Harry Maguire](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harry-maguire-2mWSyo2A3zradflx/) in 2019, will need to decide whether to compromise. [Leicester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leicester-city/) have rejected an improved offer from [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) for defender [Wesley Fofana](https://theathletic.com/football/player/wesley-fofana-B3xBiMo59OK63V81/), The Athletic understands.

Leicester City reportedly turn down a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for 21-year-old defender Wesley Fofana.

It's a difficult moment for him. You can't afford that, certainly playing a Premier League game if you're not 100% fully focused." [understood to have identified](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/chelsea-identify-brightons-webster-as-fofana-alternative_492807.html) [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/)'s [Adam Webster](/people/adam-webster/) as a potential alternative should Chelsea fail in their pursuit of Fofana. [Arsenal](/football/arsenal/) and [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/), while a big-money switch to [Newcastle United](/football/newcastle-united/) has been mooted for Maddison. "A lot going on behind the scenes, which I understand. [asked to leave](/football/chelsea/transfer-talk/news/wesley-fofana-tells-leicester-he-wants-chelsea-move_492429.html) Leicester in order to join Chelsea, was [left out](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/rodgers-explains-absence-of-fofana-against-southampton_492669.html) of [Brendan Rodgers](/people/brendan-rodgers/)'s matchday squad for last weekend's 2-1 home defeat in the Premier League against Southampton.

Chelsea have had a third offer turned down by Leicester City for Wesley Fofana. The offer is understood to be around £70 million, including add-ons.

Neither of the matches ended in victories. Leicester want more so it all heavily depends on if they’ll be willing to compromise. Something will have to change in either of the teams stance if a move for Fofana is to happen before the end of the transfer window. The offer for the 21-year-old centre half was reportedly turned down instantly by the Foxes. The two teams face each other at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and it is unlikely Fofana will feature, as he looks to force a move away. Chelsea have had a third offer turned down by Leicester City for Wesley Fofana.

Chelsea have had a £70m bid for Leicester's Wesley Fofana rejected and are prepared to pay Everton up to £60m for Anthony Gordon.

Leicester have a bloated squad and hoped to offload fringe players such as Jannik Vestergaard and Boubakary Soumare, both of whom joined the club last summer, in order to fund new signings given financial fair play caps. Leicester are demanding a larger fee than they received for Harry Maguire, who was sold to Manchester United for £80m. Fofana, who has communicated his desire to depart for Chelsea, missed a training session last week and trained alone on another day.

Brenden Rodgers has confirmed that Leicester have rejected a third bid from Chelsea to sign Wesley Fofana. The bid was reportedly worth £60m plus £10 in ...

It’s been difficult for him to play." Day to day, he’s a good kid, but it’s been hard for him to deal with everything while he is in the right frame of mind. WHAT THEY SAID: “From a football perspective, if it happens, the sooner the better, because it might allow us to do some work," Rodgers said.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Wesley Fofana has found himself in trouble for attempting to force a summer move to Chelsea. The Leicester City ace has been forced ...

I can only pick players who give that full commitment to play for the first team. "It’s so important at this stage to control any sort of distractions that may be there. - Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana has been banished from training with the first team for trying to push for a move to Chelsea

Live action, analysis and reaction from Edgeley Park as Leicester City seek their first win of the season against Stockport County in the second round of ...

Wide enough to get ironic cheers from the home fans. But it's better from in terms of getting the ball into advanced areas. They have won one and lost four of their first five league games, but beat Harrogate in the first round to reach this stage. The home fans got excited by that. That tie came in the same season the pair faced off in League One, with both fixtures ending in a draw. It wasn't too far over. It looks like a 4-3-3 for City with Iheanacho on the right of the frontline and Daka central. Iheanacho dummies a pass and it confuses his team-mates and the Stockport players. City play a corner short and set it up for Tielemans in space on the edge of the box. Maddison dances into the box and Dewsbury-Hall then shimmies around the men to get a shot away, but a blue shirt is on the line to clear. Will City be able to get their first win of the season and move into the third round of the Carabao Cup? And it provides them with an opportunity to get their first win of the season.

Chelsea made another bid for Wesley Fofana on Tuesday, but the offer was turned down by Leicester City.

Brenden Rodgers has confirmed that Leicester rejected a third bid from Chelsea to sign Wesley Fofana worth 70 Million Pounds. Rodgers said that Leicester ...

Chelsea are keen on reinforcing their defence following a 3-0 loss to Leeds. “The club are aware as time goes on that it becomes more difficult but the valuation needs to be met.” It’s been difficult for him to play.”

Brenden Rodgers has confirmed that Leicester have rejected a third bid from Chelsea to sign Wesley Fofana. The bid was reportedly worth £60m plus £10 in ...

It’s been difficult for him to play." Day to day, he’s a good kid, but it’s been hard for him to deal with everything while he is in the right frame of mind. WHAT THEY SAID: “From a football perspective, if it happens, the sooner the better, because it might allow us to do some work," Rodgers said.

The Northern-Irishman also confirmed that the French defender is training with the club's U21 side after he skipped a training session with the senior team, ...

"He didn’t turn up for training one day. He’s training with the Under-21s so he can get his fitness back and keep working." The Director of Football spoke to me earlier. "I haven't spoken to him, no. Fofana has been pushing for a move to the Blues for some time now and the saga is likely to drag on a little longer, with the Foxes Wesley Fofana has been forced to train with Leicester's Under-21s after skipping a first-team training session as he looks to force through a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea and Leicester City will meet on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Stamford Bridge in what has become a must-win match for both clubs in Matchweek 4 of the ...

Leicester City may be off to a rough start, but they have not had issues scoring goals. Until Tuchel is able to find the proper balance in his starting eleven, Chelsea will continue to play imperfect football. Get up to $1,000 Risk-Free when you create a new player account or use promo code [GOAL1000](https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.com/renderBanner.do?zoneId=1670632). Leicester City (+725) The second question will be if Chelsea can add a much-needed attacker this week, such as Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Leicester City enters the match winless at 0-1-2, having lost at home to Southampton on Saturday. Key players, such as Reece James, are playing out of position, while the Blues midfield continues to struggle on the counterattack. The summer transfer window comes to a close on Thursday, Sept. First, there is the intriguing question of which uniform Wesley Fofana will be wearing this weekend. Koulibaly has arguably been Chelsea’s most valuable player this season, with precision passing and elite concentration on defense as part of Thomas Tuchel’s back three. After a controversial draw with Tottenham in Matchweek 2, the Blues were poised to bounce back over the weekend at Elland Road in hopes of taking three points against Leeds United. Chelsea vs Leicester City Odds

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City on Saturday.

Ahead of the Spurs game, Tuchel revealed that Mateo Kovacic was suffering with issues to his knee, which have subsequently led to him remaining absent from the squad. Earlier this month, N'Golo Kante was withdrawn during the closing stages against Tottenham Hotspur due to a hamstring injury. [Thomas Tuchel](/people/thomas-tuchel/)'s side have endured a mixed start to the new campaign, collecting four points from fixtures against Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United respectively.

Chelsea and Leicester City will meet on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Stamford Bridge in what has become a must-win match for both clubs in Matchweek 4 of the ...

Leicester City may be off to a rough start, but they have not had issues scoring goals. Until Tuchel is able to find the proper balance in his starting eleven, Chelsea will continue to play imperfect football. Get up to $1,000 Risk-Free when you create a new player account or use promo code [GOAL1000](https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.com/renderBanner.do?zoneId=1670632). Leicester City (+725) The second question will be if Chelsea can add a much-needed attacker this week, such as Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Leicester City enters the match winless at 0-1-2, having lost at home to Southampton on Saturday. Key players, such as Reece James, are playing out of position, while the Blues midfield continues to struggle on the counterattack. The summer transfer window comes to a close on Thursday, Sept. First, there is the intriguing question of which uniform Wesley Fofana will be wearing this weekend. Koulibaly has arguably been Chelsea’s most valuable player this season, with precision passing and elite concentration on defense as part of Thomas Tuchel’s back three. After a controversial draw with Tottenham in Matchweek 2, the Blues were poised to bounce back over the weekend at Elland Road in hopes of taking three points against Leeds United. Chelsea vs Leicester City Odds

The goalkeeper made three saves in the shootout on his debut as Leicester won 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in 90 minutes.

“A brilliant night with the dream ending but really proud of the effort we put in,” Stockport manager Dave Challinor said. Being compact was successful for Stockport, limiting Leicester to three shots from distance that did not require intervention from the goalkeeper. After enjoying 80 per cent possession in the first half without posing too many problems, Leicester were more aggressive and increased the tempo at the break aided by James Maddison’s arrival. “I am so happy for him, all the guys were very thankful for him at the end and his three great saves. Their recent past has been less dramatic, starting the night with one win between them in eight league games this season, a sign of their struggles. It’s been hard for him to deal with and while he is in that frame of mind, it is difficult for him to play.”

LONDON, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea has had a bid of around 70 million pounds (around 82.5 million U.S. dollars) rejected for Leicester City defender Wesley ...

24 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea has had a bid of around 70 million pounds (around 82.5 million U.S. Leicester has had a poor start to the season and is currently second from bottom of the Premier League with just one point from three games, while Chelsea has one win, a draw and a defeat from its start to the new campaign. dollars) rejected for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

Plus: West Ham are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher; Tottenham want to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore and Erik ten Hag joined ...

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have teamed up to launch the TMRW Sports company in a bid to stifle the LIV Golf movement and encourage younger players to take up the sport. Nice are in talks with Arsenal over a deal to sign Nicolas Pepe on a season-long loan just three years after the Ivory Coast forward joined for a club-record fee of £72m. Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to bring long-term target Antony to Old Trafford in the next nine days. A power struggle is brewing over the distribution of Champions League cash after 2024, with UEFA coming under pressure to cut the proportion of TV money allocated to clubs on the basis of their historical achievements in Europe. Erik ten Hag joined in with Manchester United's players on their 13.8km "punishment run" after the humbling 4-0 defeat at Brentford. As many as nine Manchester United players could leave Old Trafford in the next 10 days as Erik ten Hag continues to wield the axe.

After Kalidou Koulibaly got unnecessarily sent off against Leeds United, the Senegalese defender will miss the Blues' next Premier League game vs Leicester City ...

“It’s probably not the circumstances Chalobah will have wanted to get the opportunity in, but this is why you have squad players. “I think Chalobah will probably get the nod," Noel Whelan told However, with Koulibaly out, one pundit believes that the German will give Chalobah a chance to prove himself against Leicester on the weekend. Cesar Azpilicueta can slot into that position but the main question is about who will fill in for Koulibaly against Brendan Rodgers' side on Saturday. Former Premier League player Noel Whelan believes Trevoh Chalobah will start against Leicester City on Saturday. Trevoh Chalobah Tipped to Start Against Leicester City

Chelsea have suffered more pain in their attempt to sign Wesley Fofana from Leicester with the Foxes rejecting a third bid.It is widely reported the B.

At the end of the day, Brendan is walking a tightrope. “Whatever way you say it, he’s saying, ‘My mind is not in the right place’. That’s possibly the wrong thing to do. Bet The Responsible Way. It’s been hard for him to deal with and while he is in that frame of mind, it is difficult for him to play.” Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. Full terms apply. “He didn’t turn up for training one day last week,” Rodgers said. Deposit method restrictions apply. I don’t know too much detail around it because I’ve been concentrating on the game. New UK customers only. “Rodgers is going out of his way to defend the player who doesn’t want to join the fight.”

Paul Tierney will take charge of Chelsea's Premier League clash against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

The valuation needs to be met for (Leicester owner) Top and the other board members. Until then he trains with the U23s." "It’s important to control any distractions. It remains unclear whether Chelsea target Wesley Fofana will feature on Saturday due to the transfer interest. [Following three rejected Chelsea bids](https://www.sportbible.com/absolute-chelsea/wesley-fofana-chelsea-leicester-fofana-transfer-20220823), Rodgers admitted: “There’s an offer gone in and it’s been rejected. Clubs need to find an agreement.

Despite his fervent denial of the effectiveness of Leeds United's press, Thomas ...

The durable but not overly dexterous midfielder may also be targeted by Leicester this weekend. However, since the German tactician replaced Frank Lampard at the Stamford Bridge helm, Chelsea haven't lost consecutive Premier League matches. [Havertz](https://www.90min.com/players/kai-havertz) even though he fell below the minimum age of five. [pursuit](https://www.90min.com/posts/wesley-fofana-dropped-leicester-first-team-squad-third-chelsea-bid-rejected) of Wesley Fofana drags on. [last weekend](https://www.90min.com/posts/leeds-3-0-chelsea-player-ratings-premier-league-21-8-2022). [Chelsea](https://www.90min.com/teams/chelsea)

Brenden Rodgers has confirmed that Leicester have rejected a third bid from Chelsea to sign Wesley Fofana. The bid was reportedly worth £60m plus £10 in ...

It’s been difficult for him to play." Day to day, he’s a good kid, but it’s been hard for him to deal with everything while he is in the right frame of mind. WHAT THEY SAID: “From a football perspective, if it happens, the sooner the better, because it might allow us to do some work," Rodgers said.

It is understood the offer for the 21-year-old centre-back includes add-on clauses, some of which are considered by Leicester to be unrealistic.

Fofana was left out of the Leicester squad on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Southampton after manager Brendan Rodgers said he was “not in the right frame of mind to play”. But the Foxes who are yet to win this season, have maintained their stance that the Frenchman is not for sale. • Fofana was left out of the Leicester squad on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Southampton after manager Brendan Rodgers said he was “not in the right frame of mind to play”.

Former Aston Villa player Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks that Carney Chukwuemeka should get a chance to prove himself to Thomas Tuchel.Divider(Variant 1)

“I think that’s something that Thomas Tuchel will do. [Breaking: Leicester Reject Chelsea's Third Bid For Wesley Fofana](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/breaking-leicester-reject-chelseas-third-bid-for-wesley-fofana) [Report: Ethan Ampadu Close To Italy Move Once Again](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-ethan-ampadu-close-italy-move-once-again) [Pundit On Edouard Mendy's Mistakes Against Leeds United](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pundit-on-edouard-mendys-mistakes-against-leeds-united) [Pundit Urges Chelsea to Sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney This Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/pundit-urges-chelsea-to-sign-brentfords-ivan-toney-this-summer) ['That's Second Nature To Us' - Emma Hayes Ahead Of Chelsea Women's 2022/23 Season](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thats-second-nature-to-us-emma-hayes-ahead-of-chelsea-womens-2022-23-season) [Confirmed Referee Team For Chelsea vs Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/confirmed-referee-team-for-chelsea-vs-leicester-city) ['We Need To Give Him Time And Not Get Over-Excited' - Thomas Tuchel On Cesare Casadei](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/we-need-to-give-him-time-and-not-get-over-excited-thomas-tuchel-on-cesare-casadei) [Anthony Gordon Wants Chelsea Move To Boost World Cup Hopes](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/anthony-gordon-wants-chelsea-move-to-boost-world-cup-hopes) [Report: Everton Is Considering A Late Loan Move For Chelsea Star Armando Broja](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-everton-is-considering-a-late-loan-move-for-chelsea-star-armando-broja) I think he’s a good player. Due to that result, people are tipping the 18-year-old new boy to be given a chance against Leicester City on Saturday. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/carney-chukwuemeka-expected-to-make-chelsea-debut-after-development-agbonlahor/), Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Tuchel to play Chukwuemeka against Leicester City. Former Aston Villa player Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks that Carney Chukwuemeka should get a chance to prove himself to Thomas Tuchel.

Chelsea vs Leicester: The Blues will try to leave last weekend's loss to Leeds in the rearview mirror when they host the winless Foxes at Stamford Bridge.

[STREAM LIVE CHELSEA vs LEICESTER](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league?cid=2101sportsplsymedi1959&utm_campaign=2101sportspl&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=premierleague) QUESTIONABLE: Armando Broja (undisclosed) There are similar problems up top, following the departures of Romelu Lukaku (loan – Inter Milan) and Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) back to former clubs, which is likely to see the Blues run very hot at times this season, and incredibly cold at others.

Thomas Tuchel has identified the French defender as his priority signing, but that is proving to be difficult. This was the Blues' third bid that got rejected ...

[£30 million](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/23/chelsea-have-third-70m-bid-wesley-fofana-rejected-leicester/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1661271645) in 2020 from the French side Saint-Etienne. [ A View From The Bridge18 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/08/transfer-news-frenkie-de-jong-likely-to-stay-at-barcelona-amid-chelsea-interest/) Whether Fofana makes the squad remains to be seen. [ A View From The Bridge17 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/08/bayer-leverkusen-are-interested-in-a-loan-move-for-chelsea-winger-hudson-odoi/) The deadline day is less than a week away and no deal seems to be close to being agreed upon. [ A View From The Bridge16 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/08/transfer-news-west-ham-united-are-plotting-a-loan-move-for-chelsea-star-conor-gallagher/) Options are very thin at the back and adding another centre-back has been a priority for some time now. [Wesley Fofana](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/tag/wesley-fofana/) and Chelsea seems to continue. Such reluctance to sell their defender would come as a major blow to Chelsea. Leicester are reluctant to sell the centre-back. Thomas Tuchel has identified the French defender as his priority signing, but that is proving to be difficult. It is also understood that the add-ons that were offered were deemed unrealistic and difficult to achieve.

Leicester City want Chelsea to offer a world-record fee for Wesley Fofana as he trains away from the first-team squad, sources have told ESPN.

[Everton](/soccer/club/_/id/368/everton) winger [Anthony Gordon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/268782/Anthony-Gordon) and Barcelona forward [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) while [Callum Hudson-Odoi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/261419/Callum-Hudson-Odoi) looks set to join [Bayer Leverkusen](/soccer/team?id=131) on loan. [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150312/Kalidou-Koulibaly) from [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) and [Brighton](/soccer/club/_/id/331/brighton-hove-albion)'s [Marc Cucurella](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259910/Marc-Cucurella) but are seeking further reinforcements after losing [Andreas Christensen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186430/Andreas-Christensen) and [Antonio Rudiger](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) to [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) and [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) respectively. [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire), who left the club in 2019 to join [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) for £80m -- a figure which still stands as the highest-ever paid for a defender. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) are now weighing up whether to improve their overall offer or modify the terms so a greater chunk of the proposed £70m is paid up front rather than in add-ons. [Players to watch in the final week of the transfer window](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4728560/ronaldoaubameyangde-jongdest-among-players-to-watch-in-the-final-week-of-the-transfer-window) [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) are continuing to demand a world-record fee for [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) as the defender trains away from the first-team squad amid [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363)'s ongoing interest, sources have told ESPN.

The route will stop at the railway station, Leicester Royal Infirmary and key shopping streets.

Part of plans for Leicester to become a net-zero carbon city, the council aims to increase bus travel in the city by 25% by 2025 and more than 40% by 2030. Called Hop!, the service will include stops at the railway station, Leicester Royal Infirmary and key shopping sites. A free bus service taking in some of Leicester's key locations will be introduced next year.