Levi Colwill's stance on leaving Chelsea for Bayern Munich after Tosin Adarabioyo signing

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is on Bayern Munich’s transfer wish list as the German giants set about beefing up their back line. The 21-year-old found himself bench-bound at the end of last season, and game time could be even more difficult to come by at Stamford Bridge following the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo.

The Blues have plenty of options in central defence, where Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi battled it out for starting roles during the final weeks of 2023/24.

Silva has since left Stamford Bridge and Chalobah could follow suit, but Chelsea have already brought in new blood by securing the services of Adarabioyo on a free transfer, and Wesley Fofana will provide another centre-back option once he returns from a long-term injury.

Despite intense competition looming, Express Sport has learned that Colwill is happy to stay at Chelsea beyond the summer transfer deadline. The Londoners, meanwhile, have no immediate plans to cash in on their coveted academy product.

But it is understood senior figures at Stamford Bridge could yet be swayed by a huge offer for Colwill. After returning from two months out with a toe injury in May, the youngster couldn’t get in the team and spent the final four games of last season consigned to the substitutes’ bench.

Colwill was subsequently overlooked for Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024, despite making his debut late last year and working his way into international contention.

Bayern’s pursuit of Colwill is still at an early stage and they are yet to formally discuss proposals with Chelsea or the player. But their interest has been communicated and the possibility of a summer move explored between the two clubs.

The Bundesliga giants could sign multiple centre-backs over the coming months, with Jonathan Tah seemingly bound for the Allianz Arena after agreeing a five-year deal, and left-footer Colwill set to remain a target regardless of how Tah’s future pans out.

Matthijs De Ligt, meanwhile, is one of the players in contention to make way from Bayern. The Dutchman’s significant transfer value could be put towards testing Chelsea’s resolve, and his exit would also free up room on the wage bill.

Colwill only broke through into the Blues’ first team last season following productive loan spells at Huddersfield Town and Brighton, where he excelled in both the Championship and the Premier League.