Levi Colwill Set for Talks with Mauricio Pochettino Before Deciding on Chelsea Future
Chelsea are determined to keep the 20-year-old defender Levi Colwill and are keen to tie him down to a new contract. The Blues have rejected a £40million offer from Brighton, the club where he excelled on loan last season. Colwill is now set to hold talks with Mauricio Pochettino before deciding on his future at Chelsea.
Chelsea Insistent on Keeping Colwill
Chelsea are insistent that Colwill is not for sale at any price and view him as a long-term option at centre-half. The Blues have invested heavily at the back over the last 12 months with Wesley Fofana joining the club in a £70m deal last summer and Benoit Badiashile arriving for £30m in January. Trevoh Chalobah is also an option for Chelsea.
Colwill Wants Clarity on His Role at Chelsea
According to the Evening Standard, Colwill does not want a back-up role at the club and wants clarity on his situation before making any decision on his future. Manchester City and Liverpool are among the sides interested in Colwill should a situation develop where he leaves Chelsea. Rio Ferdinand recently labelled him as a dream defensive signing for Manchester United, but believes Chelsea will do everything to keep him at the club.
Chelsea Keen to Sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton
Chelsea are hopeful of signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton with talks between the two clubs expected in the coming days. While they are desperate to bring the Ecuador international to west London, any attempts to include Cowill in the deal will be rejected. Mason Mount is expected to join Chelsea after Manchester United agreed a fee for the midfielder on Thursday.
Conclusion
Levi Colwill is set to hold talks with Mauricio Pochettino before deciding on his future at Chelsea. The Blues are determined to keep the 20-year-old defender and have rejected a £40million offer from Brighton, the club where he excelled on loan last season. Colwill wants clarity on his role at Chelsea and Manchester City and Liverpool are among the sides interested in him should he leave. Chelsea are also hopeful of signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton with talks between the two clubs expected in the coming days.