Thomas Tuchel has devised Chelsea's perfect transfer window, with the Blues boss reportedly set to decide Levi Colwill's future this summer. The 19-year-old centre-half has attracted a handful of interest from a host of Premier League sides this term, following impressive displays while out on loan at Huddersfield Town.
Colwill, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2025, featured 29 times for the Terriers in the Championship, steering Carlos Corberán's side towards promotion into the Premier League. The Cobham graduate's imperious performances this season booked the Yorkshire-based side a place at in the play-off final against Nottingham Forest - though, unfortunately for the defender, Huddersfield fell at the final hurdle.
Despite Colwill's misfortune at Wembley, the west Londoners are said to be 'so impressed' with the youngster's development and he'll likely play a major part in shaping Tuchel's summer transfer plans, Goal add. Even more so now that Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have departed Chelsea, leaving the Blues with diminutive options at the back.
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It's expected that Colwill will be integrated into the first team upon his return from loan at the John Smith's Stadium this summer, according to Goal. But, it's not just Chelsea who are keen to secure the defender's services next season.
In January, Leicester City took an interest in the England youth international and considered whether to sign the centre-half on loan for the remainder of the season, according to The Athletic. But, a deal failed to materialise.
It has since been reported by Goal that Arsenal have registered an interest in acquiring Colwill's signature this summer, with the Foxes keeping tabs on the situation. The report adds that Chelsea are reluctant to send the youngster out on loan again with Tuchel currently short of options at the back, as aforementioned.
Fabrizio Romano has also thrown his hat in the ring, claiming that Crystal Palace, Brighton and Nottingham Forest have enquired about Colwill - whether it's with a view to loan or permanently sign the defender remains to be seen, though. A loan could emerge as a suitable option with Tuchel reportedly asking that Chelsea sign two centre-halves this summer.
With a big summer on the cards, Colwill has insisted that he's ready for a challenge in the Premier League. He said to The Athletic: "I think I'm ready. I've learned a lot this year, so the next step I hope will be in the Premier League with Chelsea, Huddersfield or whoever."
Having worn the number 26 while on loan at Huddersfield this season, the Chelsea youngster has been compared to club legend and former captain John Terry. Colwill said: "I'll take it. I'm not going to complain. It's not a bad thing to be called the new John Terry.
"I haven't made the comparison myself, so the fans and media can make whatever comparisons they want to make, it isn't going to affect me. John Terry is a club legend and leader, someone every centre-back at Chelsea should look up to.
"A great guy and player. I've not had the chance to speak to him too much. When he was around the academy building, we'd have the odd little chat, but it'd be more of a, 'Hi, how are you?' kind of thing, not on a personal level about football or things like that."
Colwill predominantly operated on the left of a back-three at Huddersfield, enjoying much of his success threading passes through into his midfielders, winning aerial duels and defending with wisdom beyond his years. He's portrayed himself as the perfect template for Chelsea's next stalwart as another rough diamond emerges from Cobham.
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