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According to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City have rejected Chelsea’s second bid worth £70 million for Wesley Fofana with the Foxes unwilling to part with the French defender. The 21-year-old signed for the club in the summer of 2020 and has since thrived for the side, making 50 appearances.

In a statement, Chelsea have confirmed reports that they have signed Brighton and Hove Albion’s Marc Cucurella in a move worth potentially more than £60 million. The Spaniard only signed for the Seagulls last summer but enjoyed a superb debut season which attracted attention from across Europe.

According to the Guardian, Juventus are considering a loan-move for Chelsea forward Timo Werner with the German international looking for move game-time before the 2022 World Cup. The 26-year-old has struggled to thrive at Stamford Bridge, netting just 23 goals in 89 appearances since his move.

In light of rumours of a move away, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has confessed that he doesn’t want to let Cesar Azpilicueta leave the club and added that he has to do what is best for the club. The Spaniard has spent a decade at the club and has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer.