footballtransfers.com

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Levi Colwill exit threat as offer submitted

Updated: 22 May 2026 18:44 BST | 6 min read

Chelsea TNT, Levi Colwill

Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including updates on Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva.

Liverpool eye Levi Colwill

Liverpool have rekindled their long-standing interest in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, as per a surprise report from Football Insider" href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/levi-colwill-liverpool-would-love-to-sign-chelsea-star-after-new-update/" target="_blank">Football Insider.

The England centre-back, who missed out on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, has impressed since returning to action following an anterior cruciate ligament injury and Arne Slot’s side are reportedly keen to lure him to Anfield.

It’s claimed that Liverpool “would love” to sign Colwill this summer, despite the recent acquisition of Stade Rennais star Jeremy Jacquet and the fact that Ibrahima Konate is now expected to remain at the club.

Thiago Silva offer

Chelsea have reportedly offered Thiago Silva the chance to join their coaching staff this summer following his exit from FC Porto.

Silva is understood to have rejected the opportunity to remain at Porto and he is now assessing his options amid reported transfer interest from former club AC Milan, who want to bring him back to San Siro this summer.

According to ESPN Brazil reporter Bruno Andrade" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VEpvnvZVy4" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil reporter Bruno Andrade, Chelsea have already “invited” Silva to return to the club this summer.

It’s reported that Chelsea’s offer to Silva revolves around him helping the academy in a coaching role, before gradually progressing through the club’s coaching ranks up to the first-team over time.

Enzo Fernandez to leave?

Enzo Fernandez is edging closer to a Chelsea exit, with reports suggesting there is a “strong chance” that his final appearance for the club will come against Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.

The appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea’s new manager gave hope that Fernandez would opt to remain in west London for the foreseeable future, but this will not be the case, according to The Independent" href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/enzo-fernandez-transfer-real-madrid-chelsea-man-city-b2981851.html" target="_blank">The Independent, who claim that Real Madrid “will make a move” for Fernandez this summer.

Furthermore, it’s reported there is a “strong chance” that Fernandez's last game for Chelsea will be against Sunderland in their final Premier League fixture of the 2025-26 season on Sunday.

There is “increasingly belief” that Fernandez will depart Stamford Bridge during the upcoming summer transfer window, with Real Madrid poised to make a move if they are unable to finalise a deal for Manchester City star Rodri - who is their top midfield target.

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea

Liam Delap edges closer to exit

Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for Liam Delap this summer amid reported interest from Everton.

The Englishman has struggled since arriving from Ipswich Town last year and he has only scored one Premier League goal for Chelsea so far this season. With Emmanuel Emegha joining from Strasbourg in July, Chelsea are keen to offload Delap if they receive a suitable offer, as per Football Insider" href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/liam-delap-chelsea-prepared-to-accept-new-offer-as-everton-move-lined-up/" target="_blank">Football Insider.

There is reportedly a growing feeling that he will be sold following the appointment of Alonso, who will have a major say in Chelsea’s transfer business this summer after being named as their new manager.

Chelsea want Eli Junior Kroupi

Chelsea are ready to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi during the upcoming summer transfer window.

That is according to The Daily Mail" href="https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15836907/Chelsea-join-race-Bournemouth.html?login&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password&_cds=eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImtpZCI6IkNEUy0xNzUxODg0MDMzIn0.eyJzdWIiOiIwZTNkMjQ4Yy02YjQwLTQzOGItYjAzMC0zNDg5Y2U3YTg0NjEiLCJpYXQiOjE3NzkzNjYyMzgsImV4cCI6MTc3OTQ1MjYzOH0.sXVhz7apBj_Ifi7TbiBT8FkxSoGQtaZctqcg161tutXwfHd1FXqUUyNAaUWt8pP_hUaM8ON8T5Ci--e0Wg-zAw%C2%B6m_code%3Dgl73wxwdjda7093uqlrd%C2%B6m_state%3DeyJyZW1lbWJlck1lIjp0cnVlLCJyZWdTb3VyY2UiOiJwYXl3YWxsIiwicmFuZG9tU3RhdGUiOiJhNTc0ZGE4Zi1jZDhlLTQwMTctYjkzYi05YWI1YTllMmFiYjIifQ%3D%3D%C2%B6m_info%3D%7B%22flowVariant%22%3A%22standard_signin_nosubscribe%22%2C%22loginType%22%3A%22password%22%2C%22_cds%22%3A%22eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImtpZCI6IkNEUy0xNzUxODg0MDMzIn0.eyJzdWIiOiIwZTNkMjQ4Yy02YjQwLTQzOGItYjAzMC0zNDg5Y2U3YTg0NjEiLCJpYXQiOjE3NzkzNjYyMzgsImV4cCI6MTc3OTQ1MjYzOH0.sXVhz7apBj_Ifi7TbiBT8FkxSoGQtaZctqcg161tutXwfHd1FXqUUyNAaUWt8pP_hUaM8ON8T5Ci--e0Wg-zAw%22%7D%C2%B6m__host%3Dwww.dailymail.com%C2%B6m_geolocation%3Dgb&base_fe_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.com%2F&validation_fe_uri=%2Fregistration%2Fp%2Fapi%2Ffield%2Fvalidation%2F&check_user_fe_uri=registration%2Fp%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fuser_check%2F&isMobile=false" target="_blank">The Daily Mail, who report that Alonso’s side “want to be kept informed” on the 19-year-old’s situation amid their pursuit of a new attacker this summer.

Kroupi has netted 13 Premier League goals during his debut campaign at Bournemouth and he is set to become the latest star to leave the Vitality Stadium for a huge transfer fee before the start of the 2026-27 season.