Wesley Fofana is set for his Chelsea medical on Sunday ahead of his £70 million plus add-ons move from Leicester City, according to reports in France.
The 21-year-old has been absent for Leicester in the last two matchdays, training with their Under-21 squad as he eyed a move to Chelsea.
On Friday it was reported that Chelsea reached a verbal agreement with Brendan Rodgers' side for the defender.
If this wasn't confirmation enough, Fofana took to social media to hint at the transfer.
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Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker shared his disappointment in Losing Fofana but wished the best for the central defender.
The 21-year-old tweeted his thanks to Lineker, who name dropped Chelsea as Fofana's next club.
With Chelsea facing Leicester on Saturday, it was unclear as to whether Fofana was watching on at Stamford Bridge, with reports on his move going quiet.
However, now it has been revealed that the Frenchman will undergo his medical on Sunday.
As reported by lequipe, the defender will undergo his medical examination on Sunday before being officially confirmed as a Blues player.
The transfer could be announced on Monday, with an agreement being reached for a £70 million transfer.
The report continues to state that it is estimated that Chelsea will pay this sum in full within a year, which is rare for this kind of transaction.
Thomas Tuchel refused to comment on the move after his side's 2-1 win over Leicester, but it looks like the move is edging ever closer.
“We have some ideas but maybe nobody comes in,” Tuchel previously said when asked about any potential incomings this week.
“It’s not a long window anymore, it closes soon.
“The focus is on the things we can influence. Everybody else is not our decision.
"No matter what we want, there are always several parties involved that have to agree.”
However, it now seems like Fofana is closing in on his transfer and is set for his medical on Sunday.
Topics: Chelsea, Wesley Fofana, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Premier League, Transfers, Football
Nick Emms