Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that he would like to work with Levi Colwill for a few more years, sending Chelsea a mixed message ahead of the upcoming transfer window. On one hand, the Brighton boss could be suggesting that he wants to sign the defender permanently but, on the other, he could also be lining himself up to replace Frank Lampard in the summer.
Colwill has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge recently following some impressive performances while out on loan at the Amex Stadium. The 20-year-old, who sees his contract with the Blues expire in 2025, has featured 13 times for the Seagulls this term, helping De Zerbi's side keep six clean sheets.
football.london understands that the west Londoners have been very impressed with the Colwill's progress and it's believed that his future will be assessed once he returns from loan. With Chelsea yet to make a decision, some of the Premier League's biggest clubs have reportedly formed a queue for the England youth international, who The Sun say could cost as much as £150million.
