According to Butfootballclub, Saint Etienne are confident of retaining Wesley Fofana despite interest from Premier League duo Everton and Arsenal.
Claude Puel’s side face a difficult summer amid the Covid-19 suspension.
French football ended early, and some clubs are in a position where sales are likely.
Saint Etienne must raise around £10 million. However, the Greens are hopeful the departures of Franck Honorat, Harold Moukoudi and Vagner Dias will suffice.
Fofana, 19, represents one of the club’s best assets.
The central defender made a total of 23 appearances in all competitions for the club this season, averaging 2.6 interceptions and 3.8 clearances per game (Whoscored).
Butfootballclub claim both Everton and Arsenal are keen to sign him.
The Toffees are on the lookout for a new defender to rival Yerry Mina and Michael Keane.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have conceded 46 Premier League goals so far this season. The defence is an area of concern and must be strengthened this summer.
Arsenal, meanwhile, returned to Premier League action with a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
The Gunners ended up with Kieran Tierney and Shkodran Mustafi as central defenders, after Pablo Mari’s injury and David Luiz’s red card dismissal.
Mikel Arteta must also improve his side’s backline while added pace would be welcome.
Saint Etienne, however, are confident they can retain Fofana, while Leicester City are also monitoring the £18 million rated player, according to Le10sport.
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