Chelsea stance on Fofana sale amid transfer links

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Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Wesley Fofana despite speculation linking the defender with a move away.Fofana has endured a tough period at Chelsea since signing for the West Londoners from Leicester City for a fee of £75m in 2022.Several serious injuries have stunted his development, with Fofana making only 46 Premier League starts across four seasons at Stamford Bridge.Recent rumours have suggested Fofana is open to a new challenge, and that the player’s representatives have touted the centre-back to potential suitors. However, new head coach Xabi Alonso is set to evaluate Fofana during the club’s pre-season before a decision is made on his future.BBC Sport are reporting that Chelsea are now actively looking to sell Fofana, despite expected arrivals in central defence this summer.Centre-back is an area Chelsea are keen to strengthen, with Alonso having preferred to use a three-man backline for the bulk of his coaching career to date. Should any side express interest in Fofana, Chelsea would demand a fee in excess of £30m for the 25-year-old.Read – World Cup Day 11: Cape Verde upset odds again; Salah starsSee more – How FIFA’s new World Cup format manufactures dead rubbersFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Chelsea stance on Fofana sale amid transfer links first appeared on The Football Faithful.