{"id":448177,"date":"2019-05-31T16:59:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T20:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=448177"},"modified":"2019-05-31T16:59:51","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T20:59:51","slug":"ben-chilwell-atletico-madrid-bid-false","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/05\/31\/ben-chilwell-atletico-madrid-bid-false\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Chilwell \u00a371 Million Atletico Madrid Transfer Bid False"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leicester City<\/a> have not received an approach from Atletico Madrid for left-back Ben Chilwell<\/a>.\u00a0LeicestershireLive<\/a> claim the Spanish side are yet to submit a bid contrary to foreign reports.<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid Have Not Made a \u00a371 Million Bid for Ben Chilwell<\/h1>\n

False Transfer Reports<\/h2>\n

Leicester City are yet to receive any formal approaches from Atletico Madrid for left-back Ben Chilwell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The defender has become a prized asset for the Foxes after an excellent twelve months. The 22-year-old established himself as one of the best left-backs in the top-flight and has become the first choice option for England.<\/p>\n

As a result, Chilwell is likely to be a target for many clubs, with champions Manchester City<\/a> reportedly interested.<\/p>\n

ESPN<\/a> reported as far back as January that Pep Guardiola is keen to sign Chilwell. The 22-year-old, who has plenty of time to continue developing, was seen as an addition to provide competition in defence amid Benjamin Mendy<\/a>‘s ongoing injury problems.<\/p>\n

However, it is understood that Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is desperate to keep the defender ahead of a prospective push for the top six.<\/p>\n

The defender signed a six-year deal last summer, tying him to the Foxes until 2024.<\/p>\n

However, reports from Spain suggested Atletico Madrid had submitted a \u00a371 million bid.<\/p>\n

The world record fee for a full-back would be to replace Lucas Hernandez<\/a>. The French World Cup winner is moving to Bayern Munich<\/a> this summer for \u00a370 million, leaving Diego Simeone eager to acquire a new left-back.<\/p>\n

Chilwell has progressed through the youth ranks at Leicester since he was 12. The 22-year-old made his Premier League debut in 2016 and has scored one goal in 72 appearances for the Foxes.<\/p>\n

Chilwell is currently on international duty ahead of England’s Nations League matches next month.<\/p>\n

England face the Netherlands on Thursday 6 June. The Three Lions will then play Portugal or Switzerland in a final or third-place play-off on Sunday 9 June.<\/p>\n

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