Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old French full-back Kiliann Sildillia from Bundesliga club SC Freiburg this summer.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Kiliann Sildillia is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are ready to intensify their efforts to land the SC Freiburg full-back in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester City are also keen on signing the French defender from the Bundesliga club.
Who is Kiliann Sildillia?
Kiliann Sildillia has established himself as one of the best young full-backs in the Bundesliga since joining SC Freiburg from FC Metz in July 2020. A native of Metz, the Frenchman spent his formative years in his hometown, passing through the academies at A.S. Montigny-les-Metz, APM Metz, and FC Metz.
However, the 22-year-old has risen in prominence since joining SC Freiburg, even though he has yet to become an undisputed first-choice starter for the Bundesliga club. Sildillia has turned out over 100 times thus far for the Breisgau Brazilians while chipping in with three goals and three assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
A man in demand
Chelsea might dip into the market for a right-back heading into the summer transfer window amid Reece James’s fitness woes. So, the West London club can do with a versatile full-back, with the French defender emerging as a viable target for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Kiliann Sildillia is understandable. The Reds are on the verge of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent, and the youngster will likely join Real Madrid in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window. So, several candidates, including Andrea Cambiaso, are on Liverpool’s radar, with the SC Freiburg defender also a viable target.
As for Manchester City, Kyle Walker will likely seal a permanent move away from the Etihad in the summer transfer window. So, the Premier League champions need a long-term replacement, with Sildillia being an option worth considering.
However, the Reds are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the 22-year-old Frenchman and leave Chelsea and Manchester City behind. It will be interesting to see if the highly-rated full-back embarks on an adventure in the summer transfer window.