Football Transfer News: Leicester reject £40m bid from Newcastle for James Maddison, Chelsea want Fofana

In the latest Football Transfer News, Leicester City rejected a 40 million bid from Newcastle United for James Maddison and Wesley Fofana is a target for Chelsea.

Newcastle United bid rejected for Maddison

Newcastle are now deciding whether to make an improved offer for the midfielder, with Leicester believed to value Maddison at closer to £60m.

Eddie Howe remains keen to strengthen his squad despite some setbacks in the transfer market this summer, having been rebuffed in their attempts to sign Everton midfielder Anthony Gordon, while French striker Hugo Ekitike opted for a move to Paris Saint-Germain instead of Newcastle.

But Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers could be determined to retain the services of Maddison, who produced some impressive displays in the closing months of the season after he dropped out of contention for the England squad following a dip in form.

With defender Wesley Fofana emerging as a target for Chelsea, Rodgers will be reluctant to allow key members of his squad to depart before the start of the new campaign next weekend.

Can the Foxes retain Fofana?

Chelsea are interested in signing Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

Fofana signed a two-year contract extension with Leicester in March. His deal runs until 2027.

Chelsea have signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, but have failed to bring in Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Sevilla's Jules Kounde following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

In what will be good news for the Chelsea fans, the club is said to have agreed to personal terms with Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. This is according to Ignazio Genuardi via Sport Witness (h/t football.london), who claims that the Blues have reached an agreement with the player's representatives.

Thomas Tuchel has been going through a rough time in the transfer market this summer. The German has seen his club miss out on players such as Raphinha, Nathan Ake, Matthijs de Ligt and the most recent being Jules Kounde. Having lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, the centre-back roster is spread thin.

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