Leicester 'expected to accelerate their plans to sign a new defender this summer with the Foxes keen on a loan deal' after Wesley Fofana broke his leg in their pre-season win over Villarreal Leicester are looking to bring in a new defender after Wesley Fofana's leg break Sky Sports said the Foxes were discussing options to get a player in on loan Fofana fractured his tibula from a tackle from Villarreal's Fer Nino in a friendly By Richard Martin For Mailonline Published: 12:23 BST, 5 August 2021 | Updated: 12:29 BST, 5 August 2021 Viewcomments Leicester are set to step up plans to sign a central defender after Wesley Fofana was ruled out for a large chunk of the coming season following his leg break in Wednesday's pre-season friendly with Villarreal. Fofana was the victim of a horror tackle from Villarreal forward Fer Nino -- who seemed to forget the nature of a friendly fixture -- and was left with a fractured tibula. The injury leaves Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers extra short of defenders for their first game of the new Premier League season against Wolves, as Jonny Evans is a doubt. Leicester are interested in signing a new defender after Wesley Fofana (pictured) broke his leg Fofana broke his tibula after a late challenge from Villarreal's Fer Nino in Wednesday's friendly And Sky Sports have reported that they want to bring in a centre-back to boost their defence for the campaign as they look to finally crack the Premier League's top-four after finishing fifth in the last two seasons on the final day. However, they are more interested in a loan deal than a permanent signing and will discuss options on Thursday. They are reluctant to spend money on a new defender as they expect Evans will return to full fitness soon. And although Fofana will face a far longer recovery process, he is very much part of their future plans after a superb debut season following a £30million move from Ligue 1 side St Etienne. Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers has been left short of defenders ahead of the new season Jonny Evans is a doubt for Leicester ahead of their Premier League opener against Wolves The 20-year-old was scythed down from behind by Fernando Nino mid-way through the second half when Leicester were cruising 3-0 ahead. Fofana screamed in agony and was quickly tended to by medical staff, as his fellow Foxes players appeared shaken by the nature of the injury. A long delay saw Fofana receive oxygen on the pitch before being wheeled away on a stretcher. Nino, having somehow escaped a red card for the horrendous challenge, made matters worse by scoring the first of Villareal's two goals in the 3-2 win, to a ringing chorus of boos from the 17,000 Leicester fans. Leicester would prefer to get a defender in on loan rather than make a permanent signing Fofana has established himself as a firm favourite with fans and Rodgers, making 38 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes last season. Fofana said on Instagram afterwards 'it is a bad day' but paid tribute to Leicester's medical staff. 'Hello guys, many thanks for all your messages. It is a bad day today but I am in a tremendous club with a wonderful medical team,' he wrote. I will give you news as a soon as I have a final diagnosis but we already know that I have a fibula fracture. I will come soon and stronger: do not worry.' Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility