Brighton, Liverpool and Manchester City had been all credited with an curiosity. But Pochettino seems to have gained the battle and satisfied the teen to decide to the Blues. 

After Colwill made his Chelsea debut in opposition to Brighton in a pre-season pleasant, Pochettino stated: “I am happy with him.

“His performance was good today, better than what I expected because it is only the first game with us after the season with Brighton. I am so happy, he can be one of the greatest centre-backs in England.”

Brighton are prone to be annoyed by Colwill’s choice to signal a brand new contract. The Seagulls have rejected two bids for midfielder Caicedo, with the most recent amounting to round £80m. 

It was extensively believed that Brighton would mellow on their stance and permit Caicedo to maneuver to west London, offering Colwill comprised a part of the ultimate switch.

Now the ball stays firmly in Brighton's courtroom.