Reports had claimed that Chelsea target Wesley Fofana had flown to the United States to complete his Chelsea medical.

It has also been reported that Fofana has completed his Chelsea medical and an announcement is imminent.

Chelsea and Leicester City have both agreed a fee for the signing of Fofana, and it is believed to be worth £75m.

Meanwhile, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has denied having any knowledge of Fofana’s move to Chelsea.

“Nothing as of yet. Nothing has been confirmed. The club will let you know,” he said at a press conference.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green has however claimed that the signing of Fofana will help bring out the best in Reece James.

“[Chelsea] are playing catch-up and have to pay the money,” Green told the BBC.

“They will get a great player. He immediately ticks the boxes and is also one of the future.

“Reece James’ quality is on the ball. Wesley Fofana ticks a box for the centre-half position but also strengthens elsewhere as James can go forward.”