Stockport forward Connor Jennings is hoping to return to the starting line-up for the home Carabao Cup tie against Leicester.Jennings stepped off the bench in Saturday’s defeat at Mansfield after recovering from an ankle injury and is one of several players pushing for a recall.Boss Dave Challinor has reported no major new injuries but confirmed he will make changes for the second-round ti...Full Story »

WANTAWAY Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was completely unmoved as he watched James Maddison's opener against Southampton from the stands. The 21-year-old was left out of the squad that lost 2-1 to the Saints on Saturday with Brendan Rodgers admitting he wasn't in the "right frame of mind". #Fofana overjoyed at Maddison’s goal just now #LCFC pic.twitter.com/gnqUMzCmm7— stulcfc...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers says Wesley Fofana was left out of the squad for Leicester’s defeat to Southampton because the Chelsea target was not in the right frame of mind to play.The 21-year-old defender was conspicuous by his absence from the team sheet as the Foxes looked to seal their first victory of the season against winless Saints.Fofana watched Saturday’s match alongside supporters at ...Full Story »

Super sub Che Adams’ stunning scissor kick sealed Southampton an impressive comeback win at Leicester as key defender Wesley Fofana watched from the stands.The talented centre-back was conspicuous by his absence from Brendan Rodgers’ matchday squad amid Chelsea’s attempts to prise him away from the King Power Stadium.Fofana watched Saturday’s match alongside Leicester sup...Full Story »

Leicester will have Harvey Barnes back for the visit of Southampton.Barnes has missed the opening two games of the season with a knee injury sustained in pre-season but has returned to training this week and looks set to be involved.Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) continue to miss out.Southampton forward Che Adams will be fit to face the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.Adams ...Full Story »

Chelsea are still looking for a central defender this summer and have not given up hope of bringing in Wesley Fofana. Chelsea so far have been unable to break Leicester City’s resolve to keep him, but now at least they are assured that if they can do a deal with Leicester, Fofana will arrive. The quoted figure for Chelsea seems to be in excess of £80m if they want to persuade Leice...Full Story »

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers denies Wesley Fofana was saying farewell to fans after defeat at Arsenal. The French defender, linked with a big-money move to Chelsea this summer, went over to see the City supporters by himself following the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal. Onlookers suggested that he may have been saying goodbye to the fans who have supported him for the past two seasons. It was ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hailed Gabriel Jesus’ standard-lifting performance after the striker opened his Arsenal account with a brace in their 4-2 victory over Leicester.The summer signing from Manchester City brought the Emirates faithful to their feet in the Gunners’ first home fixture of the season with a stunning curled effort, following it up with a nodded goal to double their advantage bef...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus emphatically announced his arrival at the Emirates Stadium with a brace in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Leicester.The Brazilian’s quality shone throughout the Gunners’ first home fixture of the season, which saw him fire the hosts ahead with a curled effort before heading in his second before the break.William Saliba’s own goal to start the second half drew th...Full Story »

Arsenal have a trio of players passed fit for the Premier League visit of Leicester.Emile Smith Rowe (hip), Takehiro Tomiyasu (quad) and Fabio Vieira (foot) are all back in training, although the latter is unlikely to be risked.Reiss Nelson has been sidelined with a muscular issue but the winger is the only player unavailable to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.Leicester have no new injuries for the ma...Full Story »

And says he has told the 21-year-old French defender he would benefit from having another season with Leicester City. Rodgers admitted the two Chelsea bids for Fofana were 'nowhere near'Credit: Getty The Foxes boss also insisted they weren't looking to sell the centre-backCredit: Getty Thomas Tuchel has targeted Fofana as the long-term answer to his defensive problems after losing Antonio Rud...Full Story »

Substitute Josh Dasilva’s late rocket salvaged Brentford a point as they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 in their Premier League opener at Leicester.Dasilva, a second-half replacement for Mathias Jensen, crashed home an unlikely equaliser with four minutes remaining for the Bees, who had been a clear second best for most of the match.Leicester had been more than good value for ...Full Story »

Leicester will be without injured pair Harvey Barnes and Ricardo Pereira for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Brentford.Winger Barnes will be sidelined for several weeks after sustaining a knee injury in last week’s friendly win against Sevilla, while Ricardo, who ruptured an Achilles tendon in the same match, will be out for up to six months.Fellow defender Ryan Bertrand remai...Full Story »

The centre-back is keen on a move but Blues chiefs must up their initial bid to force the Foxes’ hand. Chelsea are willing to eventually meet Leicester's £85m asking price for Wesley Fofana Credit: Rex The London giants made a £60m offer for the Frenchman, 21, but his club will not budge on their world-record price tag. Chelsea may test the water with another offer below £...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy's situation at Leicester City is being closely monitored by Manchester United and Chelsea with just a year left on his contract, according to reports Jamie Vardy could be leaving Leicester this summer (Image: Getty Images) Jamie Vardy is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea as they both hunt for a striker in the transfer market. Vardy, 35, has just one year rem...Full Story »

Timbers near deal for Colombian youth international The Portland Timbers are set to sign Colombian youth international Juan David Mosquera, according to MLSSoccer.com. The 19-year-old right back has made 59 appearances for Medellin, but will now head to MLS for a $1.9 million fee. Villarreal attempted to highjack the deal late, but Mosquera will be headed to Portland to continue his career. ...Full Story »

James Maddison continued his hot streak to star in Leicester’s 4-1 win over Southampton.The midfielder’s 18th goal of the season, an Ayoze Perez double and Jamie Vardy’s strike gave the Foxes a comfortable final day win.James Ward-Prowse’s penalty briefly gave the Saints late hope but Ralph Hasenhuttl’s stuttering side end the campaign 15th.Leicester finish eig...Full Story »

Youri Tielemans should return when Leicester host Southampton in their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday.The Belgium midfielder missed Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea after a heavy bang on the knee.James Justin missed the Stamford Bridge trip with illness, but the Foxes hope the talented full-back will be sufficiently recovered to face the Saints.Southampton have no fresh in...Full Story »

Mateo Kovacic should miss out again when Chelsea host Watford to close their Premier League campaign on Sunday.The Croatia midfielder has ankle ligament trouble and missed Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester in west London.Andreas Christensen could be absent again, having missed the Leicester match and after standing himself down from the FA Cup final.Roy Hodgson will have Kiko Femenia, Jos...Full Story »

Marcos Alonso’s fine volley handed Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Leicester and secured a third-place Premier League finish in everything but mathematics.Alonso had switched off to help James Maddison to rifle the Foxes into an early lead at Stamford Bridge, but delivered a sweetly-struck effort to level before the break.The Blues boast a three-point advantage on fourth-placed Tottenham going int...Full Story »