Arsenal target Levi Colwill could now leave Chelsea as the Blues prepare to bring in up to three central defenders this summer.
The Blues are set to splash the cash after Todd Boehly’s takeover and the first big signing is on board with Raheem Sterling arriving.
The Independent now report that three centre backs are now likely to come in.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is close to joining, a deal is advanced for Manchester City’s Nathan Ake and Thomas Tuchel wants PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe.
That would immediately bolster Chelsea’s back line but may lead to them losing a real talent in Colwill.
Arsenal target Levi Colwill could now leave Chelsea
Kimpembe and Ake are both left-footed centre backs, which is a highly-valued trait in modern football.
Chelsea do though have a promising young left-footed centre back in Colwill – and these centre back signings could push him out.
Fabrizio Romano has taken to Twitter to report that Colwill is now likely to leave Chelsea in a permanent deal this summer.
Romano claims that Chelsea and Colwill are set to make a firm decision very soon but an exit is now on the cards.
The Daily Mail add that Leicester City are exploring a move for Colwill whilst Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on the situation.
Colwill, 19, was the subject of enquiries from Arsenal back in May according to Goal.
Colwill excelled on loan at Huddersfield Town last season, helping them reach the Championship playoff final.
Some have wondered whether Chelsea would keep Colwill, loan him out or sell him but it now looks set to be the latter.
Arsenal have been chasing a left-sided defender in Lisandro Martinez, but with the Argentinian set for Manchester United, the Gunners could turn back to Colwill.
After selling two talented homegrown defenders in Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi, Chelsea could do it again with Colwill – and Arsenal will be hoping to benefit.
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