Liverpool plan summer raid for Levi Colwill after making contact with Chelsea
Liverpool have opened conversations with Chelsea on Levi Colwill's availability this summer ahead of a possible raid, according to HITC.
Currently, the Reds are prioritizing the acquisitions of a defender and an attacker this summer to reinforce Arne Slot's squad. The Merseyside club plan to use Stefan Bajcetic in the midfield position and have no plans to sign another midfielder amid speculation linking them with Atalanta star Ederson, according to the report.
HITC claims Liverpool have earmarked Colwill as a top defensive target this summer and have asked Chelsea about the England ace's availability.
The report adds that the Reds have been tracking the 21-year-old since his loan spell with Brighton and Hove Albion and have also planned moves to lure him to Anfield in January. transfer window.
Colwill has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2029 with the option of a further year and is valued at €50m (£42m) per Transfer market.
Liverpool keep an eye on Colwill
Chelsea are open to letting some of their homegrown talent leave but are hesitant to sell Colwill. Despite this, HITC reports that the England International wants clarification on his future at the club, as well as clarity that he will play in his preferred role of centre-back, having been deployed as a left-back in several games.
The Merseyside club are reportedly monitoring the situation and have expressed interest to both the west London club and Colwill.
Liverpool are also interested in signing Lille youngster Lenny Yoro but face stiff competition from the likes of manchester unitedand real Madrid for the signing of the International France U-21, according to the report.
Arne Slot appears to be prioritizing defensive solidity as he prepares for his first season at Anfield after being brought in to replace Jurgen Klopp.
The Dutchman already has Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Jarrell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate in his ranks for the central positions; However, the departure of Joel Matip means that the Reds will have to sign another centre-back as a replacement.
Colwill would be a solid addition to Liverpool's defense if he makes the move to the red side of Merseyside and would be vital to the club's present and future going forward.
