Valerien Ismael revealed that Wesley Hoedt’s stunning goal which earned Watford a 2-1 win at Hull was perfected on the training ground.The Hornets captain seized possession just over the halfway line before having the awareness to lob Ryan Allsop in an extraordinary moment of ingenuity on 74 minutes.Ismael said: “Their goalkeeper has a massive part in their build-up and we know that ...Full Story »

Wesley Hoedt’s stunning log-range winner maintained Watford’s promising run of form with a 2-1 victory at Hull.The Hornets captain nicked possession off Liam Delap just inside Hull’s half before executing a perfect lob over Ryan Allsop after 74 minutes.Hoedt ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with the away fans following a goal which evoked memories of David Beckham&rsquo...Full Story »

Graham Potter praised the impact of Wesley Fofana after his second-half header earned Chelsea a much-needed 1-0 win over Leeds to bring respite for the manager.The defender was making his first start since the knee injury he sustained against AC Milan in the Champions League in October, and was brought into the side with Thiago Silva and Reece James ruled out.The Brazilian Silva, one of Potter&r...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks to sign Flamengo fullback Wesley. Globo Esporte says the Blaugrana are hoping to take the 19-year-old to Camp Nou this month. Reports in Brazil claim that the two clubs are already in talks over a deal for the teenager, who has made four appearances for the Flamengo first team and has starred for Brazil's under-20 side. Any potential transfer would see Barça pay ...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana could make his Chelsea debut in Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham at Stamford Bridge.The £69.5million signing has been training with the Blues after his switch from Leicester.N’Golo Kante is absent with hamstring trouble, but Reece James and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are fit to feature. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss out due to his fractured jaw, while D...Full Story »

Chelsea will continue to pursue Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Fofana is the Blues' signing target this summer, but their latest £70m offer was rejected by the Foxes. Romano said: "Fofana's move to Chelsea is not over yet. Fofana is pushing for a transfer to happen. It's his dream, and he's obsessed with this opportunity." "Therefore, n...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has said Chelsea target Wesley Fofana was left out of the matchday squad after not turning up for first-team training last week and has been working with the under-23s.Having been dropped from the squad for Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Southampton, with Rodgers saying the defender was not in the right frame of mind to play, Fofana was absent again on...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Boss Brendan Rodgers hailed comeback king Wesley Fofana as Leicester reached the Europa Conference League quarter finals.Defender Fofana marked his return after seven months out with a broken leg with the crucial goal in Rennes to send the Foxes into the last eight, despite a 2-1 defeat.Flavien Tait won it for the hosts on Thursday but the Foxes hung on to sneak through 3-2 on aggregate.Fofana c...Full Story »

Wesley Fofana’s fairytale return sent battling Leicester into the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.The defender – out for seven months with a broken leg – scored to help dump Rennes out, despite the Foxes losing 2-1 in France.They squeezed through to the last eight 3-2 on aggregate after Flavien Tait won it for Rennes on Thursday.We''re into the #UECL Quarter-Finals!Afte...Full Story »