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Wesley Fofana is 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the WORLD', proclaims Gary Lineker... as the French star finally closes in on £75m move from Leicester to Chelsea

Gary Lineker has called Wesley Fofana 'the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world', on his £75m move to Chelsea.

Fofana, 21, is on the verge of leaving Leicester City after two years at the King Power Stadium, having joined from St Etienne in 2020.

And while quote-tweeting Fabrizio Romano's confirmation of a fee agreement between the Premier League clubs, Foxes super-fan Lineker made the bold claim about the French Under-21 star.

Gary Lineker has made a bold claim about defender Wesley Fofana on his exit from Leicester

Gutted to lose him but wish @Wesley_Fofanaa well.