Chelsea-bound Wesley Fofana ‘most prodigiously talented young central defender in WORLD’, says Lineker ahead of transfer

WESLEY FOFANA is the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD", claims Gary Lineker.

The Leicester defender is heading to Chelsea after the Blues agreed a deal worth £70million plus hefty add-ons for his services.

Thomas Tuchel's side were desperate to complete a deal after weeks of talks with the Foxes.

And according to Lineker, it's easy to see why.

The famous Foxes fan has watched the Frenchman closely since his 2020 switch to the King Power.

Following the news that the 21-year-old would be leaving Leicester for Chelsea, Lineker wrote a gushing message on Twitter.

It read: "Gutted to lose him but wish @Wesley_Fofanaa well.

";Every player wants to play @ChampionsLeague football so it’s understandable.

"@ChelseaFC fans, you’ve got the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world.

"Yes, I believe he’s that good."

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Fofana replied with a crying with happiness emoji, followed by two prayer emoticons.

The defender will now sign a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea had been ready to walk away after growing frustrated when their third bid worth around £70m was turned down earlier this week.

But Leicester finally relented when a fourth improved offer was lodged.

Fofana missed the Foxes' 2-1 defeat to Southampton last weekend, and was spotted not celebrating his side's goal during the match.

Chelsea host Brendan Rodgers' Leicester this afternoon, in a match Fofana was never going to be involved in.