Fofana enjoyed a stunning Premier League debut following his 2020 move from Saint-Etienne before suffering a broken leg this time last year in Leicester’s pre-season friendly against Villarreal. But since then, Fofana has started to show his class again after returning for the final months of the 2020/21 campaign. Chelsea are now considering a move for the 21-year-old as Tuchel targets another central defender to play alongside Kalidou Koulibaly and Thiago Silva. According to French journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Fofana already has an agreement with Chelsea on personal terms. READ MORE: Chelsea identify next three transfer targets after Jules Conte’s Barcelona deal seized “I have one thing to clarify. Fofana from Leicester. He is a guy who is really appreciated by Thomas Tuchel,” Romano said in his latest YouTube video. “That’s the truth. He’s one of the many players that Thomas Tuchel will love, but at the same time, there’s something to be said. Leicester really hope to keep the player, they want to keep him, so it won’t be easy .Also, the player recently extended his contract with Leicester.” Chelsea have other alternative targets on their radar that could be explored if a move for Fofana falls through. They may include Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard, who can also play right back and right wing back. He is considered for sale, while Milan Skriniar could be on the move from Inter Milan in the summer. Inter want to raise cash to balance their books but would need a hefty £60m to get a deal done. Chelsea have previously claimed Presnel Kimpembe, who now looks set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Kibebe previously played under Tuchel at PSG, but the German is now working on other potential defensive signings.
