Chelsea are keen to extend the contract Levi Colwill amid heavy summer interest from teams like Liverpool.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea are eager to tie down Levi Colwill on a new contract amid interest from rivals. Liverpool are among teams keen on the 20-year-old defender, who has impressed during his loan spell at Brighton this season.
Levi Colwill was a beast waiting to be unleashed after many praised his performances with Huddersfield Town last season. The 20-year-old remains one of the prominent Cobham Academy exports. And few may think he has a promising career ahead.
Colwill is yet to make his senior debut for Chelsea, as the door momentarily opened last summer with Antonio Rudiger left. The Blues opted for a more experienced head in Kalidou Koulibaly and allowed the 20-year-old to join Brighton on loan, albeit as part of the deal for Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea were cautious enough not to include a buy option, something Brighton may have wanted. After warming up to his new surroundings under former Seagulls and Blues boss Graham Potter, Colwill broke through under Roberto De Zerbi.
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He has since become an important team member, who continues on their run to chase a European place for next season. After his performances, several clubs are already considering signing him in the summer, including Chelsea’s rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.
The 20-year-old Liverpool defensive target has a contract until 2025, meaning Chelsea could get into a tricky position if they do not renew his contract. The Blues are planning the same, as they value Colwill highly for their project.
Chelsea want to keep hold of the defender for the foreseeable future and make him a big part of their plans. Whether that is also the desire of Colwill remains the question considering the club remains in search of a high-profile left centre-back in the summer.
Chelsea signed Benoit Badiashile in January and eye names like Josko Gvardiol in the summer. Those links would not fill the 20-year-old with confidence and possibly let him think long before committing to a new deal.
If he refuses, then Chelsea, with their financial needs, may have to sell the defender for a reasonable price. Teams like Liverpool are keen on new defensive signings, with Jurgen Klopp eager to bring fresh faces at the back.
The Reds have suffered this season with inconsistent performances from their defenders and midfielders. Chief among those concerns is the form of Virgil van Dijk. And Klopp would think about the future by bringing someone like Colwill for competition.
For now, Colwill will look to finish the season with Brighton on a high note and help them achieve their targets. Chelsea will evaluate the player in pre-season and initiate discussions over a new deal. If things go south for the club with the 20-year-old defender, a sale might become an option.
