Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for 27-year-old Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell, who will cost around £40 million this summer.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester City are plotting a surprise raid on Chelsea for Ben Chilwell. The Englishman is increasingly disgruntled at Stamford Bridge after recent comments by Enzo Maresca, with the West London club demanding around £40 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
Chilwell has failed to make his mark at Chelsea since a big money moved from Leicester City. The England international has struggled with persistent injury problems at the West London club, and he will be hoping to get his career back on track. The report states that the player is disgruntled with the situation at Chelsea, and a fresh start could be quite exciting for him.
Manchester City need to bring in a quality left-back, and Chilwell would be a superb acquisition. The 27-year-old was regarded as one of the finest young full-backs in the league during his time at Leicester, and he will be hoping to get back to that level once again regular football at Manchester City could help him get back to his best once again.
Meanwhile, he will be working under one of the best managers of all time in Pep Guardiola. The Spanish manager could bring out the best in the England international. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City are ready to pay £40 million for him this summer. Chelsea have other options in the left-back department, and they will be tempted to sell the player if somebody is willing to pay the asking price.
Manchester City need someone like Ben Chilwell
Manchester City used Josko Gvardiol all as their left-back last season. However, the Croatian international is naturally suited to the role of a central defender. So, signing a specialist full back would be ideal.
Manchester City are the best team in the country, and the opportunity to join them will be quite attractive for the English defender. He would get to play alongside top-class players and compete for major trophies consistently. Chelsea have had two mediocre seasons, and they are not quite at the level of Manchester City just yet.
Any player would be tempted to join the Premier League champions right now, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester City will be hoping to win major trophies in the upcoming campaign as well, and the need to plug certain gaps in their squad this summer. Signing a specialist left-back should be one of their priorities.
