Chelsea face £35m transfer battle with Liverpool for Leeds star with Levi Colwill issue clear

Chelsea continue to be linked with attackers from across Europe as Enzo Maresca prepares for his first pre-season as Blues head coach. The Italian has been tasked with leading the club forward following Mauricio Pochettino’s exit from Stamford Bridge.

The former Leicester City manager will get to experience European football after qualification for the Conference League, but continuity is desperately needed in west London. Todd Boehly has been tacticians who come and go, and interim managers come and go. For a club of Chelsea’s stature, they cannot afford to drop to mid-table or face late losses for European places.

Maresca’s appointment is an emotional one, although it has come in difficult circumstances following Pochettino’s exit. Michael Olise is among the strikers being linked with a move to SW6 and as the European Championships take center stage, the transfer window continues to loom in the background.

Given the, football.london took a look at the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours…

Chelsea face Liverpool for £35m striker

Liverpool are said to be rivaling Chelsea in their pursuit of Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville. The Dutchman has been linked with a move away from Elland Road after the Whites failed to secure an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation in 2022/23.

According to Leeds Live , Liverpool – also under new management with Arne Slot succeeding Jurgen Klopp – are vying for the 22-year-old’s services after a career-best campaign in West Yorkshire, winning the Championship Player of the Year award , despite the fact that it has disappeared. promoted. It has been suggested that Summerville could be valued at around £35million, with the player keen on a move to the Premier League.

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Chelsea are in the hunt for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, but links with Summerville show the Blues’ intention to bolster their attacking options after a difficult campaign for Raheem Sterling.

football.london says: “Summerville was the standout performer in the Championship last season and it’s no surprise to see the list of clubs queuing for his signature. From Liverpool’s perspective, the alleged interest appears to come at a time when Luis Diaz is facing speculation over a move. For Chelsea, signing Summerville with the difficult situation Leeds are in could be the perfect opportunity to get a player in good form at a bargain price.”

Chelsea cannot afford to take Colwill’s decision

There has been a development in the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. The 21-year-old has been linked with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, who have had a long-standing interest in the Englishman, as the Blues believe sales remain within the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

The suggestion this summer was that Maresca could be forced to sell a number of Cobham Academy products in order to bring pure profit to Chelsea and move them away from PSR’s red line. Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah have been discussed as potential players to be used as prospects this summer, although there is no real risk of a breach this summer.

According to Sky Sport Germany reports, Colwill is open to a move to the Allianz Arena under new manager Vincent Kompany – although a hefty price tag could scupper Bayern’s plans to sign the 21-year-old.

football.london says: “There is rarely a good time to sell some of your assets, especially those that have developed in the academy. Colwill made 23 appearances for Chelsea last season in his first full season in the first team following that impressive loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion, but has watched the last five games from the bench. At 21, Colwill still has a role to play at Stamford Bridge and already valued at £45m, Chelsea would be wrong to take on interest from across Europe if the price is not right. .”