Chelsea fans told possible £30M signing ‘is super-talented’ ahead of potential summer move

Paul Merson is backing Chelsea’s bid to buy Wesley Fofana, as they seek to add another centre back to the side that will replace Antonio Rudiger

It is no secret that Antonio Rudiger – the man that has been a big fixture in that back-line under Thomas Tuchel and a player that the fans love – will be leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Chelsea let his contract deal run down to the final few months of the season – and then were unable to open talks after they were sanctioned by the British Government – which meant that they could not offer him the contract he wanted

He is no all set to sign a massive contract with Spanish Giants Real Madrid – worth around £200,000-a-week – and that means that Tuchel will need the funds to sign an adequate replacement.

And that has led to reports in the media that the Blues are now eyeing up a potential deal for Fofana, who is currently valued at around the £35 million mark

Fofana could be one who fits into Tuchel’s system, as he is the same kind of player as Rudiger, but althoug although the Arsenal legend believes he could be a very good buy for Chelsea, Merson has also claimed his injury record could count against him.

“I like Wesley Fofana too at Leicester. I think he’s super talented. But his injury record isn’t great and Chelsea can’t afford to be signing players who might break down,” Merson wrote in his Daily Star column

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Fofana’s definitely got that bite and aggression to his game that mirrors Rudiger – but he he well of the quality of the German star to be ready to play alongside Thiago Silva in that back-line

The Brazilian will not be able to play every game for the club and will need a partner that is able to hold his own against the biggest clubs, Fofana is not yet that player

So if Chelsea want to signa player that has big potential to be a big-time player, then Fofana is a very good option.

But if they want to sign a man that will walk straight into the side – that is proven at the top level – that is rated as one of the best – they need to look elsewhere

Iomie

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