Chelsea remain interested in signing Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell
According to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, Chelsea remain interested in a deal to sign Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell this summer.
The Blues are said to be on the hunt for a number of further potential new signings as Frank Lampard looks for his second season in charge at Stamford Bridge.
With Chelsea have already strengthened their attacking options by snapping up both Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this summer, attentions are now turning towards potential recruits at the defence.
Chilwell, 23, has impressed for the Foxes with his impressive performances, with the defender having scored three times and made three assists in 27 Premier League appearances last season.
The Sky Sports News reporter, Solhekol said: “It is no secret that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard wants to sign a new left-back and his No 1 target is Leicester and England defender Ben Chilwell.
“Leicester showed last summer they will not let their players leave for anything less than top dollar when Manchester United had to pay £80m for Harry Maguire.
“Leicester are under no pressure to sell because Chilwell is under contract until 2024, but the situation could change if he asks to leave.
“Chelsea can offer Chilwell Champions League football and if he moves he would automatically become Lampard’s first choice left-back at Stamford Bridge.
“We are told to look out for developments this week. If a move for Chilwell cannot be agreed then another target, Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico, is available for less than half the price.
“Lampard is not convinced by the left-backs he currently has in his squad and Emerson Palmieri is set to move to Inter Milan after they finish their Europa League campaign.”
Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League for next term.