Chelsea have ‘no doubts’ that Ben Chilwell will soon complete his move to the club from Leicester City, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Reports indicate that the transfer is in its final stages.
Ben Chilwell Close to Chelsea Transfer
Leicester Defender Was Always Frank Lampard‘s Main Choice
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has long desired a new left-back. The Blues manager is not convinced by the defensive capabilities of either Marcos Alonso or Emerson Palmieri. The Blues boss views Chilwell as his preferred candidate to take up that position in his side’s defence.
It now looks certain that Lampard will get his wish, as the Stamford Bridge club continues to back the 42-year-old in the transfer market.
Chilwell himself is keen for the move to happen. Chelsea pipped his Leicester side to the fourth and final Champions League spot in the Premier League last season, meaning the Blues can offer him a European opportunity that Leicester cannot. Brendan Rodgers‘ side will instead be playing Europa League football next season.
Chilwell’s current contract at Leicester runs until 2024. Sky Sports are reporting that a £50 million fee has been agreed between the clubs for a deal to go through.
Frank Lampard is Completing the Chelsea Puzzle
In Lampard’s first season as Chelsea manager, he led his side to Champions League football and an FA Cup final.
The London club are keen to push on from there, and have been highly active in the market so far this summer.
Chilwell is expected to become the third major signing so far in this window. The 23-year-old follows Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to Stamford Bridge.
Also in the pipeline for Chelsea is a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, with a fee set to be agreed for the German international over the coming days.
Experienced centre-back Thiago Silva is reportedly also on the verge of a move to Stamford Bridge as Lampard strengthens his squad in a number of areas ahead of the new season.
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