Manchester Metropolis are stated to be eager on signing Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell in the summertime switch window, and his attainable departure can’t be dominated out.

The 26-year-old is a fan of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard wished to signal the left-back earlier than he joined the Blues for 50 million kilos in 2020, and there may be “actual curiosity” from Metropolis in signing him subsequent summer time, Sources also revealed to The Athletic.

Metropolis want to signal one other left-back in the summertime following the departure of Joao Cancelo. Nathan Ake has performed the function admirably, however the Dutchman is just not a pure full-back. He couldn’t be a long-term resolution for Metropolis, which is why Guardiola singled out Chilwell as a attainable possibility.

Chilwell, who has made 76 appearances for the Blues in all competitions up to now, is comfortable at Chelsea and has settled comfortably along with his household close to the membership’s coaching floor in Cobham. He was a part of the Chelsea crew that defeated Manchester Metropolis to raise the Champions League in 2021, and followers merely love him.

A vital summer time window

Summer season transfers shall be very essential for Chelsea. The Blues are unlikely to complete within the prime 4 this season (11 factors behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur) regardless of profitable back-to-back Premier League matches in opposition to Leicester Metropolis and Leeds United, and that would have an effect on their switch plans.

Having spent greater than £500m on signings within the earlier two home windows, the Blues should stability their books or they threat failing to fulfill the Monetary Honest Play guidelines. The membership will definitely look to usher in some new gamers, however earlier than that, they should plan a mass evacuation.

Chilwell was sensible in opposition to Leicester and reminded everybody of his high quality when he scored the opening aim for the Blues. He has two years left on his present deal and is valued at round £35m Market transfer In order that Chelsea can cost a excessive switch price in case they determine to let him go.

Ideally, the membership ought to purpose to maintain him, however his harm file – he has suffered a critical knee ligament and hamstring harm since his transfer to Stamford Bridge – might drive them to alter their plans if there’s a tempting provide on the desk from Man Metropolis.