Transfer Talk: Liverpool, PSG hope to sign Chelsea’s Colwill\u060c<\/p>\n
The summer transfer window is still a long way from reopening in Europe, but many movements are underway and gossip is swirling.<\/em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool both keen to sign Chelsea defender Levi Colwill<\/strong>according to a report by The Standard.<\/p>\n The Blues currently remain adamant that they will not let the 20-year-old leave, as he signed a six-year deal last summer and is happy at Stamford Bridge. Even so, PSG and Liverpool are both tracking the England international in case Chelsea need to offload academy graduates to help manage their financial situation.<\/p>\n – Stream on ESPN+: FA Cup, Carabao Cup, LaLiga and more (US)<\/strong> The club is currently under pressure to remain compliant with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules – but getting rid of academy players counts as 'pure profit' in clubs' financial accounts. As such, Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah are all considered players who could leave during the summer transfer window to help fund the transfers of a striker, a centre-back and a left back.<\/p>\n Liverpool, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion all looked at Colwill last summer, with the Seagulls seeing various offers rejected and the Citizens signing Josko Gvardiol instead. Since then, Colwill has become a key player in manager Mauricio Pochettino's team, starting 19 Premier League matches for Chelsea so far this season.<\/p>\n Sporting director Luis Campos is attracting interest from PSG, and he first wants Lille central defender Leny Yoro before turning to a left-footed central defender in 2025 with Colwill among the players sought.<\/p>\nTOP STORY: Liverpool and PSG wait in the wings for Colwill<\/h2>\n
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