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title: "Chelsea: Blues confident they can land Ben Chilwell for £30m less than original asking price"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-blues-confident-they-can-land-ben-chilwell-for-30m-less-than-original-asking-price/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2020-08-07T08:40:18Z"
modified: "2020-08-07T08:40:18Z"
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# Chelsea: Blues confident they can land Ben Chilwell for £30m less than original asking price

**Chelsea have made it their mission to sign left-back Ben Chilwell this summer transfer window.**

Frank Lampard has identified his defence as an area of concern heading into the new season. The 42-year-old has highlighted the fact that in order to challenge next campaign, the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga need to be replaced.

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The Spaniard has been a disappointment in between the sticks this term, with [Lampard doubting his ability to perform](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-frank-lampard-offload-kepa-transfer-rumours-doubts/) for the team.

Another position with room for improvement has turned out to be the left-back position, with an exit for Marcos Alonso looking to be on the cards. [A report from The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/frank-lampard-steps-up-ben-chilwell-bid-with-defensive-clear-out-20qbd7q2t?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter%23Echobox%3D1596456302&wgu=270525_54264_15967258312384_4604dc7204&wgexpiry=1604501831&utm_source=planit&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=22278) revealed that the 29-year-old has been named amongst four defenders who are up for sale this summer. Chelsea are looking to make up funds to further kit out their squad.

[Football Insider claim](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-big-update-on-chelsea-bid-to-sign-chilwell-after-breakthrough/) that the Blues are confident they can sign top target Chilwell for less than the original asking price.

After selling Harry Maguire to Manchester United for £80million, Leicester have valued their left-back as even higher than the record centre-back. (via [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-need-pay-world-record-22462478)). However, Chelsea believe they can seal the deal for £50m instead, knocking a huge chunk off the original fee.

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The report states ‘extensive negotiations’ have been held between the two clubs and it’s looking positive that the Blues can chisel as much as 37.5% away from the mammoth price tag.

***Do you think Chelsea will sign Ben Chilwell this summer? Join the discussion in the comments below…***