3 minute read 15/7/2022 | 08:50am Southampton have been linked with a summer move for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. What’s the news? In a recent Twitter post, journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had this to say on the situation. 1 of 10 First up in this 2020/21 PL season quiz, how many league goals did Danny Ings score? 10 11 12 13 “Southampton are also in the race to sign Levi Colwill, as many clubs are showing interest – waiting to negotiate with Chelsea as soon as possible. Colwill’s future will depend on Ake/Kimpembe deals, he could leave if Boehly will sign three centre-backs.” The defender has also been linked with other clubs such as Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal and Crystal Palace in recent days. Most Read on FootballFanCast.com As a product of Chelsea’s youth system, the centre-back has made 46 appearances for the west London club across their youth teams. The 19-year-old completed his first loan spell away from Stamford Bridge last season by helping Huddersfield Town get to the Championship play-off final, which they eventually lost to Nottingham Forest, who will be facing the likes of Chelsea and Southampton in the Premier League next season. Unfortunately for Colwill and the Yorkshire club, it was his own goal that secured promotion for Steve Cooper’s side. Hasenhuttl would be delighted Despite this disappointing ending to his time with the Terriers, the teenager still managed to show how much of a capable defender he is. Specifically, with 29 league games to his name, the Englishman ended the campaign with more interceptions (44) to his name in the Huddersfield squad, as well as the second-highest number of successful tackles (36). Would you be happy to see Southampton sign Levi Colwill? He also racked up the third-highest number of clearances per game (4.3) and an overall performance rating of 6.97/10 from WhoScored, making him the third-highest rated outfield player for Huddersfield last season. Taking all of this into account, it’s safe to say that Southampton could get their hands on a real gem should they beat their Premier League colleagues to Colwill’s signature this summer, which would surely leave Ralph Hasenhuttl rather delighted. Bearing in mind how the Saints struck deals with Chelsea for the likes of Armando Broja and Valentino Livramento last summer, and the fact that the teenage defender was originally born in Southampton, these factors could give the club an advantage when it comes to winning the race to sign the player. AND in other news: “Been told”: Fabrizio Romano drops big Saints transfer claim that supporters will love
Southampton and Everton now battling to sign 'outstanding' Chelsea ace
GiveMeSport transfer expert Dean Jones provides another big update… Levi Colwill will be on the move this summer with Southampton, Everton, Fulham and Leicester all in the mix to sign the young Chelsea player, described as “outstanding” by journalist Graeme Bailey. His departure fits with the fact Chelsea still want to add one more defender on top of Nathan Ake and Kalidou Koulibaly. And the player himself also wants to leave if he is not going to be involved. Ake is viewed as a player that can be versatile across the defence and in light of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both leaving and Malang Sarr, Marcos Alonso, Emerson Palmieri and Cesar Azpilicueta likely following them through the exit door, two additions at the back are not enough and more depth would be ideal. As reported previously on GiveMeSport, Presnel Kimpembe remains one of the top candidates to be signed while we cannot totally rule out Jules Kounde until he has signed for someone else. The ins-and-outs are to have an impact on 19-year-old Colwill who was impressive with Huddersfield on loan last season and hoped to push himself into Tuchel’s thoughts. However, chances are going to be limited and he will be given a voice in where he lands next. next story previous story News Now - Sport News
Experienced Leicester defender up for sale to ignite battle with Arsenal for Chelsea prospect Levi Colwill
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