Colwill set to signal new Chelsea contract as Pochettino gives reassurance

Jul 31, 2023 at 10:27 PM

The 20-year-old defender is pleased with the phrases he has been provided and is anticipated to an indication a six-year deal, because the Blues finalise the remaining particulars earlier than it’s made official.

Mauricio Pochettino has performed a task after face-to-face talks reassured Colwill amid issues the centre-back had a couple of lack of involvement within the upcoming season.

Brighton had been refusing to surrender on the centre-back, with the Seagulls having two bids rising to £40million rejected as Chelsea insisted the homegrown star is just not on the market.

Brighton have additionally tried to leverage Chelsea’s curiosity in midfielder Moises Caicedo to safe Colwill.

They have, nevertheless, did not persuade the Blues. In flip, Chelsea now face paying the complete £100m asking value for Caicedo, who’s the Chelsea’s first-choice goal to strengthen in midfield.

Chelsea additionally need Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez present competitors for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Sanchez has simply two years left on his contract however has fallen out of favour underneath Roberto De Zerbi.