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Tuchel gives Update on Wesley Fofana transfer to Chelsea

Chelsea have seen two bids for Fofana turned down, with reports suggesting the Blues may have to stump up as much as £85million to get their hands on the centre-back.

Thomas Tuchel has dropped a fresh hint on Wesley Fofana transfer to Chelsea at the weekend after admitting that pace and speed were issues for his side.

The Blues began their Premier League campaign defeating Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park but started the game with three defenders over the age of 30: Thiago Silva, 37, Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, and summer signing Kalidou Koulibaly, 31.

And Tuchel was quick to identify the weaknesses.

“Azpi is the legend that he is, Thiago is in the moment still very important to us and when we had the chance to sign Kalidou we did it because we believe that he has some years ahead of him,” the German said after Saturday’s match.

“But in general it is the fact that like the goalkeeper and the double sixes are in their thirties, and that is just what it is. Pace is an issue and speed is an issue. In all signings, this is the demand of the game that you can play one on ones, that you can defend space if needed with high-speed runs.

“It is a lot of experience, it is maybe another of age – it is a lot of experience and they have their quality and they know what they are doing.

“We also need to make sure we have a new generation to take over in the next years but the guys are strong that is why they are under contract and the guys have our trust.

“There needs to be [balance]. I think it is necessary. The game in general is very physical and demands a lot. This is the situation. We knew it before.”

Chelsea have seen two bids for Fofana turned down, with reports suggesting the Blues may have to stump up as much as £85million to get their hands on the centre-back.

The 21-year-old was in action on Sunday and played the full 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw as his side hosted Brentford in their first Premier League game of the season.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has already publicly stated that Fofana isn’t for sale.

This article was updated 2 months ago

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