Liverpool have joined the race to sign Chelsea defender Levi Colwill this summer, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Blues reluctant to sell
The Premier League centre-back is currently out on a season-long loan at Brighton, where his performances at The Amex have been catching the eye, but the Seagulls don’t have the option to buy in the summer.
90min report that Graham Potter’s side are reluctant to let the 20-year-old permanently leave and believe he has a role to play in the first team upon his return at the end of the season.
Following a fresh update, however, it sounds like Jurgen Klopp believes a deal could still be on the cards…
The Latest: Liverpool eyeing Colwill
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are ‘tracking’ Colwill as they ‘plot a move’ ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The Reds believe that the 6 foot 2 colossus ‘fits the bill’ of what they are looking for in a centre-back and Klopp's backroom staff are ‘seriously impressed’ by what they have already seen of him.
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The Verdict: One for the future
Colwill has been hailed a ‘rising talent’ by journalist Simon Johnson and he would be an excellent signing for the future of Liverpool.
The Southampton-born talent currently averages 2.1 aerial wins and two clearances per top-flight game (WhoScored), alongside ranking in the 97th percentile for most passes attempted by centre-backs.
Stamford Bridge’s academy graduate would also bring welcomed versatility with his ability to operate at left-back and in midfield alongside his natural position.
Colwill’s attributes will be extremely attractive to Klopp and having already made two appearances for England's U21s, has a huge career ahead of him.