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      Wesley Fofana forced to train with Leicester U23s after he is banished from first-team amid Chelsea transfer bids

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      LEICESTER defender Wesley Fofana has been forced to train with the Under-23s after he failed to turn up to training one day last week.His manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that he has been banished from the first-team amid the player wanting to leave for Chelsea.
      Wesley Fofana wants to leave Leicester with Chelsea desperate to sign himCredit: Getty
      Brendan Rodgers has punished Fofana for his lack of commitment amid the ongoing sagaCredit: Getty
      SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Blues are now pulling out of the deal after seeing a third bid of £70million rejected.
      Leicester are holding out for a reported £85million.
      Rodgers said: “There was an offer gone in and its been rejected.”
      He also confirmed the 21-year-old has not been in the right frame of mind to play after missing the last two games: “He’s training with the under-23s so he can get his football fitness and keep working.
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      “It’s so important at this stage to control any sort of distractions that may be there.
      “He’s a good kid, it’s just been a really challenging situation for him.
      “I’ve had it a number of times in my career where there’s players who can deal with it, cope with it, get on, want to help their teammates. There’s others that just can’t deal with with the distraction.
      “You need the full commitment from your players. These guys get well paid. The very least you can do is turn up. And if you don’t, with all due respect, you cant then just think you can walk into our group.
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      “Of course, if it [Fofana leaving] happens, the sooner the better, because it might allow us to do some work [in the transfer window].”
      Fofana was not part of the Foxes’ squad that lost to Southampton 2-1 at the weekend.
      He was also pictured not celebrating when Leicester scored.
      He has since also missed out on the Carabao Cup penalty win against Stockport.
      With Chelsea refusing to up their bid it remains to be seen whether the Frenchman will resume playing again.
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      Thomas Tuchel’s side could turn their attention to Brighton’s Adam Wesbter, according to reports.
      As for Leicester, they have made just one signing this summer in back-up goalkeeper Alex Smithies. More

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      Chelsea PULL OUT of Wesley Fofana transfer deal and turn to other targets after Leicester reject third £70m-plus bid

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      CHELSEA have pulled the plug on their bid to sign Wesley Fofana after Leicester City threw out a THIRD bid worth £70million including add-ons.SunSport understands Thomas Tuchel, who was desperate to land the 21-year-old French sensation, will now turn his attention to alternative targets.
      Wesley Fofana was left out of Leicester’s loss against Southampton at the weekendCredit: Getty
      Frustrated Chelsea chiefs feel the Foxes have priced Fofana out of his dream move after digging in for a joint world record fee of £85million for their star defender.
      Even the big spending Blues – bankrolled by ambitious new owner Todd Boehly – believe that’s way too rich for a 21-year-old.
      He also missed half of last season with a leg break and has played fewer than 40 Premier League games.
      Chelsea were prepared to offer £60million with a further £10million in add-ons.
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      However, Leicester felt the incentives were far from realistic and refused to budge.
      It had been speculated that the Foxes were willing to offload Fofana, after Brendan Rodgers made him watch Saturday’s defeat at home to Southampton, from a seat in the main stand.
      That seems to have sparked Chelsea’s latest take-it-or-leave-it final bid.
      However, the Stamford Bridge negotiators were stunned to find the Foxes refused to budge and were in fact doubling-down on their original valuation.
      Leicester have gained a reputation as battle-hardened negotiators in recent years.
      They successfully held out and received a world record £85million for Harry Maguire when Manchester United buckled and met their price in 2019.
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      Newcastle United pulled their interest in James Maddison this summer when it became clear Leicester valued the midfielder at £65million.
      Meanwhile, Youri Tielemans’s final year of his contract continues to run down.
      Leicester are yet to receive an offer from long-term admirers Arsenal, Manchester United or Liverpool.
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      It’s understood that’s partly down to Leicester looking for more than £50million despite the Belgian having less than a season left on his current deal.
      However, Tielemans’ personal demands may also have scared off potential buyers as he is believed to be demanding around £200,000 a week in wages.
      In the meantime, Brendan Rodgers will be left with another selection headache on Saturday when Leicester travel to Stamford Bridge.
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      Any hopes he had of Fofana being in the right frame of mind, fully-focussed on the job in hand, seem slim after this latest transfer twist and he looks likely to be left out again.
      It also remains to be seen if Rodgers will turn to Tielemans, who started Saturday’s defeat on the bench. More

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      Chelsea star Emerson Palmieri joins West Ham in £13m-plus transfer after wage breakthrough on five-year contract

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      WEST HAM have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri.The Hammers began chasing the signature of the out-of-favour left-back earlier this month.
      West Ham United have signed Emerson Palmieri from ChelseaCredit: WEST HAM
      The Italy international has inked a four-year deal with the HammersCredit: WEST HAM
      Palmieri fell down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under Thomas TuchelCredit: Getty
      And manager David Moyes has got his man – who has inked a four-year contract at the London Stadium – after finally agreeing a suitable contract with the full-back.
      An excerpt of a club statement read: ” West Ham United is delighted to announce the signing of Italy international defender EmersonPalmieri. 
      “The 28-year-old has joined the Hammers on a four-year contract, with a one-year option, for an undisclosed fee from fellow Premier League club Chelsea. 
      “A pacy and technically proficient left-back or left wing-back renowned for his stamina and attacking qualities, Emerson has won the UEFA European Championship, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League during a stellar career.”
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      Palmieri was open to a move to the London Stadium but snubbed West Ham’s initial pay packet.
      But the 28-year-old put pen to paper on a lucrative contract after the Hammers met his demands.
      He said: “I’m very happy to be here and to arrive here.
      “It’s a big challenge for me, it’s a big team, so I’m very happy to be here and I’m ready.
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      “Personally, since the first day I arrived here in England, I always saw the big clubs and I always watched the big games and I knew the history about West Ham.
      “The history is so, so big for this team and so when I knew about the interest for sure I said ‘Yes, let’s go, I want to go there’ and I’m here now!
      “I can’t wait to get started in a West Ham shirt.”
      Moyes said of his seventh summer signing: “We are very pleased to welcome Emerson to West Ham United.
      “He is an experienced player with a good pedigree, who has enjoyed great success at both club and international level in recent years.
      “He will give us strong competition in defensive areas and brings a winning mentality that we are looking to build here at West Ham.
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      “We look forward to working with Emerson and wish him all the very best in his career with us.”
      Palmieri could make his Hammers’ debut on Sunday afternoon when Moyes’ troops travel to the Midlands to take on Aston Villa.
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      Chelsea ready to continue transfer splurge with £59m swoop for Porto winger and Arsenal target Pepe

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      CHELSEA are considering a transfer swoop for Porto winger Pepe.But the Blues have been told that the Brazilian is not available for anything less than his £59million release clause.
      Chelsea are reportedly considering a bid for Porto’s Pepe who was the target of a rejected bid from ArsenalCredit: EPA
      The 25-year-old attacker has previously been the subject of a £25.3m bid from Arsenal.
      And now Portuguese outlet Record claim London rivals Chelsea have sent inquiries to the Primeira Liga side.
      Pepe was given a shot in the first team at Porto last season after Luis Diaz was sold to Liverpool.
      He made 40 total appearances last term, netting six goals and laying on five assists.
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      The Gunners declared their interest in the winger earlier this summer with the £25m bid.
      The offer was instantly rejected by Porto, who continued to hold out for over double that, and there have been no further bids since.
      Arsenal are said to have promised to be “attentive” to the player’s performances in the Champions League this season.
      Chelsea’s interest in Pepe may depend on the chase for Everton winger Anthony Gordon.
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      He has reportedly told the Toffees that he wants to join the West London club.
      The winger, 21, is eager make the move as he wants to play Champions League football.
      He also believes this will help him break into Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of the Qatar World Cup, which kicks off in November.
      Reports claim that Chelsea are prepared to launch a £60 offer for Gordon.
      The Blues are set to submit an official bid worth £50m PLUS up to £10m in add-ons. More

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      Chelsea have THIRD bid rejected for Wesley Fofana as Leicester snub £70m offer… and could play him vs Blues on Saturday

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      CHELSEA have had a THIRD bid rejected for Leicester star Wesley Fofana, according to reports.The Blues are desperate to land the French defender before the transfer deadline.
      Wesley Fofana is eager to move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Fofana, 21, is equally eager to move to Stamford Bridge and was dropped for Leicester’s 2-1 home defeat to Southampton last weekend.
      According to the Telegraph, Chelsea have had a bid worth £70million including add-ons turned down today.
      Should the Blues fail to up their offer, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers will be left with a selection dilemma this weekend.
      Leicester travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and would hope to have Fofana focused and ready to play.
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      But Rodgers will have to assess whether his defender will be in the right frame of mind to be selected for the match.
      Chelsea have been eager to bolster their defence all summer after seeing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave on free transfers.
      They signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, but failed to acquire Jules Kounde, with the French ace instead ditching Sevilla for Barcelona.
      Koulibaly has experienced a mixed start to life in the Premier League – scoring a thumping volley against Tottenham before being red carded at Leeds.
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      Everton ‘ready to HIJACK Newcastle’s £30m Joao Pedro transfer as replacement for Chelsea target Anthony Gordon’

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      EVERTON are set to match Newcastle in the £30million bidding war for Watford’s Joao Pedro.The 20-year-old Brazilian forward wants out of the Championship Hornets, with the club willing to cash in.
      Josh Williams of Birmingham City tackles Watfod star Joao PedroCredit: Rex
      Megabucks Toon made a bid of £25m plus £5m in add-ons for the star.
      And the Daily Mail report that the Toffees are now willing to match that offer.
      The ace is said to prefer a move to St James’ Park, with the club’s fortunes on the rise since their Saudi takeover.
      The Magpies even led champions City during a thrilling 3-3 weekend draw.
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      But with Chelsea keen to land Everton’s star player Anthony Gordon for £60m, the Toffees are desperate to get a replacement in the door.
      After last season’s relegation battle, boss Frank Lampard knows he cannot afford to lose Gordon and Richarlison in the same summer.
      But Toon boss Eddie Howe is keen to add to his Brazilian contingent of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.
      And Howe likes the fact Pedro can play both out wide and through the middle.
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      And with the kind of finances behind Newcastle these days, any bidding war with Toon could be financially painful for Everton.
      And that is the harsh truth now facing Lampard, who has already lost Richarlison and now been told by Anthony Gordon that he wants a switch to Chelsea. More

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      West Ham plot daring Conor Gallagher transfer bid as they join Newcastle and Crystal Palace in race for Chelsea star

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      WEST HAM are plotting a daring bid to land Chelsea’s rising star Conor Gallagher.Boss David Moyes wants the energetic midfielder to spend the season on loan with The Irons.
      Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is being eyed up by West Ham with David Moyes a huge fanCredit: PA
      Gallagher is already wanted by Premier League rivals Newcastle and Crystal Palace – where he spent last season gaining valuable experience.
      Moyes wants to inject pace and power into the heart of his team, particularly after losing the first three games of the campaign which has left his team bottom of the table.
      Gallagher has featured in all three Chelsea games so far, with the player starting in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds.
      But he was only offered his chance with injured duo N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined.
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      First team action will be harder to come by when they return.
      Moyes is keeping close tabs on the situation and is ready to swoop with just over a week left of the summer transfer window.
      West Ham are poised to increase their bid for Club Brugge’s Hans Vanaken to underline their need for more strength in midfield.
      An offer of £10m should be enough to land the 6ft 5in goalscoring midfielder in the next couple of days.
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      Left-back Emerson Palmieri is finalising a £13m move from Chelsea but Moyes wants more numbers in his squad.
      Gallagher, 22, enjoyed an impressive breakthrough year at Palace which earned him a full England call up.
      The Eagles want him back too but now face competition from West Ham.
      Former West Brom loanee Gallagher still has three years left to run on his contract at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea joined in Frenkie de Jong transfer chase by Bayern Munich as Germans consider Coutinho-style move

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      BAYERN MUNICH have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. The Barcelona star has been pursued by the Red Devils all summer before Chelsea joined them in the race.
      Bayern Munich have reportedly joined Man Utd and Chelsea in the race for Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      Philippe Coutinho signed for Bayern Munich from Barcelona on loan with an option to buy but the Germans didn’t take up the offerCredit: AFP or licensors
      But Spanish press now claim Bayern are ready to swoop in with a late bid.
      The Bundesliga champions are said to be weighing up offering Barca a similar deal to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the club for one season from the Nou Camp three years ago.
      Catalan outlet Sport report Bayern would table a loan move with the option to buy.
      However, it is proving a difficult challenge to lure the Dutch midfielder away from Barcelona.
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      He is only willing to leave if he is paid the £14million he is owed in deferred wages.
      The 25-year-old has been at the Catalan giants since 2019 playing 142 times.
      Man Utd have just signed another midfielder in Casemiro but Erik ten Hag is not giving up on the chance to work with De Jong again.
      They are launching one final attempt to get a deal over the line with United chiefs flying to Spain to help seal the transfer.
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      On the contrary, reports from Sky Germany suggest Bayern Munich will not sign De Jong this summer.
      They are happy with new signing Ryan Gravenberch in midfield, who is also a product of the Ajax academy like De Jong.
      As for United, they have a number of transfers they are trying to complete before next week’s deadline.
      They want to bring in Ajax winger Antony with the transfer nearing completion, according to reports. More