Football Insider exclusive as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and defender Levi Colwill feature on either side of a split image.
Football Insider exclusive as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and defender Levi Colwill feature on either side of a split image.
Chelsea expect to face further interest in centre-back Levi Colwill in the coming months, sources have told Football Insider.
The 23-year-old is already attracting interest from Barcelona, and the Blues only anticipate that the demand for his services will spread moving forward.
Chelsea expect that Colwill's stock will rise as a young defender with high potential, and also his position as one of the few elite left-sided centre-backs.
Nevertheless, sources say that the West London outfit are adamant that he is not for sale under any circumstances.
Xabi Alonso has relied heavily on the England international so far this season, and he has only failed to start in one Premier League game in 2026-27.
Chelsea also have doubts as to whether Barcelona could actually afford a deal for Colwill, given their ongoing financial issues.
Chelsea preparing Levi Colwill talks
Football Insider revealed on Monday that Chelsea are preparing fresh talks over a new deal for Colwill in the coming months.
The capital club are not concerned by the interest in their homegrown star, but believe that an extension to his deal would help end it for good.
The Cobham academy graduate is already tied down at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2029, but could now see that extended even further.
Colwill has been an assured presence at the back for Chelsea so far this season, in what has been a problem position for them of late.
Alonso views him as a central part of his project at the moment, and that stance is not likely to change any time soon.
Chelsea's stance on Jamie Gittens exit
Football Insider revealed on Tuesday that Chelsea are prepared to consider a loan exit for winger Jamie Gittens in the January window.
The 22-year-old is sidelined with an injury once again, but is attracting interest from Roma ahead of the winter window.
Sources say that Chelsea expect Gittens to return to action after the international break, and they will then decide on his future.
They still view him as an important part of their long-term plans, but may open the door to a temporary move this winter.