Chelsea respond after Bayern Munich approach for Levi Colwill
Levi Colwill is wanted by Bayern Munich (Getty)
Chelsea are desperate to keep Levi Colwill this summer following an approach from Bayern Munich.
Earlier this week, reports in Germany claimed that Bayern had held initial talks over a deal for the 21-year-old defender.
Bayern are also keen to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back, Jonathan Tah, who could leave the Bundesliga champions on a free transfer next year.
It’s understood that Bayern are keen on signing both Germany international Tah and Colwill as the Chelsea player fits their profile for a left-sided defender.
Chelsea rebuffed interest in Colwill from both Liverpool and Manchester City last year, and according to The Guardian, the west London club have no intention of selling Colwill to Bayern this summer.
Brighton also wanted to sign Colwill on a permanent deal at the end of last season following his impressive loan spell but Chelsea rejected their £30m offer.
Mauricio Pochettino has said Levi Colwill can become ‘one of the greatest centre-backs in England’ (AP)
Colwill started 20 games in the Premier League this season and showed his versatility under Mauricio Pochettino by playing as a central defender and at left-back.
Speaking before the start of this season, Pochettino said of Colwill: ‘I think he can be one of the greatest centre-backs in England.’
Elsewhere, Chelsea have held talks with Aston Villa this week over a deal for their striker Jhon Duran.
Reports in Colombia have claimed that Chelsea have agreed a £42 million fee withVilla and are now discussing personal terms.
Chelsea have also been approached by Villa for Conor Gallagher, although those negotiations will be kept separate from the Duran deal.
Asked if he sees himself at Chelsea next season, Gallagher said at a press conference with England on Thursday: ‘Well, I am a Chelsea player right now and like I said, now I am just thinking about England and the tournament.’
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