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Leicester Metropolis have turned down two gives for defender Wesley Fofana already this summer season. Getty Photos

Leicester Metropolis have each intention of maintaining defender Wesley Fofana and have rejected two bids for the Frenchman, supervisor Brendan Rodgers mentioned on Thursday.

The 21-year-old has been linked to Chelsea, however Rodgers mentioned the Midlands membership is aiming to carry on to the promising teenager.

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“We’re not seeking to promote. Naturally, if there’s curiosity from different golf equipment, that’s checked out by the membership,” Rodgers mentioned.

“He is a high younger defender, and there should not too many round his age.”

Leicester signed Fofana on a five-year deal from St Etienne in October 2020 and went on to complete fifth within the Premier League as he was named their younger participant of the season.

“One other yr right here for him a minimum of can be actually essential for his improvement, however he’s fairly calm and relaxed within the scenario,” Rodgers added.

“He’s conscious of the curiosity. He understands the place we’re as a membership and the place we see him.”

Fofana suffered a fractured fibula in a 2021 preseason pleasant in opposition to Villarreal that saved him on the sidelines till March.

Leicester go to Arsenal on Saturday of their second league sport of the season.

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