Barcelona, Liverpool Eye Chelsea's Levi Colwill
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, whose contract runs to 2029, is reportedly being considered by Barcelona and Liverpool.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Soccer
Barcelona and Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill, who has started eight of Chelsea's nine Premier League matches this season. Chelsea are expected to open contract negotiations with the 23-year-old in the New Year.
Why it matters
A reported transfer fee of £75m would make Colwill one of the more valuable defensive targets linked with the two clubs. The interest also comes as Chelsea look to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City while Maxence Lacroix is sidelined until January.
The figures come from club transfer reporting rather than official confirmation, with a reported £75m fee and Colwill's eight league starts this season. Whether either club will move for him, and at what price, remains unknown.
The players
Levi Colwill
Levi Colwill is a 23-year-old Chelsea centre-back whose contract runs until 2029.
Chelsea
Chelsea is a London-based Premier League club that plays its home matches at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a Spanish club based in Catalonia that is reportedly weighing a move for Colwill.
Liverpool
Liverpool is an English Premier League club based in Merseyside that is reportedly also considering a move for Colwill.
The details
Caught Offside reports that Barcelona have held detailed internal discussions assessing Colwill's capabilities, and that both Barcelona and Liverpool are open-minded to approaching the Chelsea defender next year. Colwill is expected to start Chelsea's Premier League fixture at Sunderland on Sunday.
Timeline
Sunday: Chelsea Premier League match at Sunderland
January: Maxence Lacroix expected to return from injury
New Year: Expected Chelsea contract talks with Colwill
Next year: Barcelona and Liverpool may approach Colwill
Season Trajectory
Chelsea sit second in the Premier League, two points behind Manchester City, and the outcome of their league push will shape whether they can keep key defenders like Colwill. Interest from Barcelona and Liverpool adds pressure on the club as it manages both on-field depth and a contract renewal.
If Colwill's contract talks stall, Chelsea could face a summer sale that changes its defensive depth for the rest of the season. Fantasy managers tracking Chelsea's back line should watch Sunday's lineup at Sunderland to see whether Colwill keeps his place in the XI.
The takeaway
Colwill's situation shows how a young defender's contract length and reported transfer value can quickly become the central storyline for a club in a title race. Chelsea's handling of the New Year talks will determine whether the reported interest becomes a bid.
What happens next
Chelsea play Sunderland on Sunday, and contract talks with Colwill are expected in the New Year.
Further reading
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