Reports have emerged that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing up Chelsea’s rising star Levi Colwill as a potential transfer target.
The 20-year-old is widely considered as one of the best academy graduates to emerge from the Blues in recent years.
Having been loaned out to Huddersfield Town initially, the youngster played an instrumental role in helping them reach the Championship playoff final, before moving on to Brighton & Hove Albion. Although his playing time at the Seagulls has been limited to just 12 starts and three substitute appearances.
Recent speculation has linked both Manchester City and Liverpool with the centre-back, as they ponder potential additions to their respective squads. However, Chelsea are said to be keen on keeping hold of the England Under-21 international and are reportedly considering offering him a new long-term contract.
The financial difficulties currently facing the West London outfit, however, may force the club to sell some of their assets to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Whether Colwill remains a Chelsea player or moves on to pastures new remains to be seen, but his undeniable potential is sure to attract further interest from top clubs.
Parting ways with a homegrown gem would serve as a significant boost to Chelsea’s efforts in balancing their financial books. Recent reports from The Sun indicate that Tottenham are closely monitoring the situation with regards to the centre-back, in preparation for their own recruitment drive ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is eager to assemble a shortlist of potential targets, lest they fall behind in the race to secure new signings. The North London outfit may soon need to consider their homegrown quota, depending on the futures of players such as Japhet Tanganga and Harry Kane.
Similarly, Chelsea may also find themselves in a similar position if they permit several of their academy graduates to move on, a path identified by the club’s hierarchy as a means of generating pure profit and satisfying Financial Fair Play regulations.
Colwill has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2025.
