Ross Barkley leaves Chelsea, Wesley Fofana to have medical and interest in Crystal Palace's Wilfred Zaha

Chelsea have announced Ross Barkley has left the club by mutual consent, leaving him as a free agent with just three days to go in the transfer window. Barkley joined the Blues in 2018 from Everton for £15m on a five-and-a-half year deal which was set to expire in 2023. Ad However, the midfielder was used just six times by Thomas Tuchel in the Premier League last season and his contract has now been terminated.

Premier League'It's more our fault' — Tuchel blasts individual errors in Chelsea's shock loss to Leeds21/08/2022 AT 16:39 The 28-year-old made 100 appearances for Chelsea and was loaned out to Aston Villa for the 2020/21 season. “We would like to thank Ross for his contribution to Chelsea and wish him well for the rest of his career,” said Chelsea in their announcement. Fofana to have medical ahead of Chelsea move As one player goes out, another looks set to come in for Chelsea, as Wesley Fofana will reportedly undergo a medical in the United States ahead of his £70m move.

Chelsea had made three bids for the Leicester City defender which were all rejected, but they have agreed a deal to sign the French international. Fofana was dropped from the team on Saturday when Leicester played Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. «He won't be available for the weekend and has trained with the U23 squad,” said manager Brendan Rodgers.

»My concentration is on the players that we have, and the team. I can't lose energy. If something will be done, it will be done with the clubs.