What next for £70m Fofana at Chelsea?

What next for £70m Fofana at Chelsea?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Fofana played 38 times in a largely injury-free campaign last seasonByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublishedJust nowCommentsIn Wesley Fofana's final act of the season, he was sent off as Chelsea suffered the consequences of failing to qualify for Europe.The 25-year-old centre-back, signed for £70m in 2022, pulled down Wilson Isidor as Sunderland held on for a vital win on the final day of the Premier League season to secure European qualification at Chelsea's expense.It was another low point for Fofana, who received a second yellow card moments after Cole Palmer had pulled a goal back in the 2-1 defeat at the Stadium of Light. The incident added to the late-season criticism he has received from supporters.It was his second red card and a club-record eighth in the Premier League (11 overall) in a torrid campaign where the club finished 10th in the table. Yet, internally, there is no indication that Chelsea are actively looking to sell Fofana.The France international, who was not selected for his country's World Cup squad, is effectively under scrutiny as Chelsea look to reduce the size of their squad before next season under Xabi Alonso.The picture at centre-back is already crowded, and Chelsea are looking to add at least one high-quality option in that area and perhaps another depending on sales. The idea is to deliver a Premier League-ready option to partner highly regarded defender Levi Colwill, a role once reserved for Fofana given his price tag, but which is now no longer guaranteed.The situation may be recoverable, but it remains uncertain for Fofana, who must impress Alonso upon arrival when pre-season begins at the end of the month.The beauty of sharing the first World Cup with your childPublished1 hour agoChelsea know where they need to strengthenFofana was highly rated by former manager Enzo Maresca, who, according to sources, often told him privately he was &quo...