Brendan Rodgers drops transfer hint as Wesley Fofana breaks Chelsea silence

Brendan Rodgers has hinted that a new right winger will become Leicester City’s priority transfer should they boost their funds enough to head into the market.

The City manager had hoped for five or six new arrivals as part of a refresh of his squad this summer, but the club’s financial situation means those plans have been shelved. City must move players on to give themselves the funds to do business, and if they are able to, Rodgers has suggested a speedy right-sided wide-man is “what the team is crying out for”.

The club’s ideal method for building up a budget is to sell their fringe players, but that has so far proven difficult. Kasper Schmeichel looks to be the first significant exit and his departure to Nice, expected this week, will create space on the wage bill.

Brendan Rodgers has vowed that Leicester City will not let wealthier Premier League clubs “exploit” their financial difficulties and pinch their star players.

The City boss reiterated on Monday that neither Wesley Fofana nor James Maddison were for sale. Chelsea are looking at City’s French centre-back to bolster their defensive ranks, while Newcastle have now made two offers for the club’s number 10.

Rodgers said it may be the case that clubs are looking to take advantage after he admitted earlier in the window that City must sell in order to make signings. However, he insisted they are not willing to let go of their key players to do that.

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana has appeared to send a hint on social media amid speculation over his future.

The centre-back is said to be the subject of interest from Chelsea this summer as the Blues search of more defensive options. Thomas Tuchel’s men are said to be ‘working on’ a deal, with the