Liverpool they are supposedly interested in signing Chelsea star Levi Colwill this summer, according to the transfer well-informed person Dean Jones.
It has been suggested that the Reds plan to strengthen their defensive line by signing a new defender in the next window. They are apparently aiming to buy a left-footed centre-back, having been linked with a few names in recent times, including Gonçalo Inácio and Willian Pacho, but Colwill is now emerging as a serious option.
After coming through the Blues' youth system, the 21-year-old was loaned to Brighton and Hove Albion last season to play regularly and develop his career.
Having shown flashes of his qualities at the AMEX Stadium last season, the Englishman attracted a lot of attention from a number of English clubs, with Liverpool among those expressing interest.
However, the defender ultimately opted to stay at his boyhood club by signing a new contract. Colwill has shown promising performances for the west London club despite his struggles this season.
Now, writing in GiveMeSport, jones have reported that Chelsea believe several clubs could try to sign Colwill this summer with Liverpool among those showing specific interest.
Colwill to Liverpool
The journalist further claims that the Reds could make a formal proposal to sign Colwill this summer, but the Blues are interested in keeping their star man with the defender open to staying at his boyhood club. Therefore, Liverpool will have to present a lucrative offer to change the position of Chelsea and Colwill.
However, jones He also claims that Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in buying the youngster, so the Anfield club will face fierce competition from their rivals to secure any potential deal for him.
Colwill is a left-footed centre-back but is also comfortable playing in the left-back position. He is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing from the back, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
The Chelsea star, valued at around £43m per Transfer market – is a very talented player and has the potential to become a top-level defender in the future. Therefore, he would be a huge coup for Liverpool if they were to buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club will eventually be able to secure his service should they take a concrete approach in the next window.
