Chelsea want departing Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana to undergo a medical in the US.

The Athletic reports Chelsea have flown Fofana out to the US to complete his medical as his move to Stamford Bridge edges closer.

Fofana's switch to the Blues has taken some time to negotiate, with Leicester rejecting multiple offers in recent weeks.

However, the Foxes finally accepted a fee in the region of £70m on Friday, and the 21-year-old centre back arrived Stateside on Sunday to undergo his medical check.

Fofana has gone to the east coast of the US to finalise his move to give the club's owner Todd Boehly further peace of mind after the Frenchman missed seven months of last season with a leg fracture and dislocated ankle.