Barça chase Levi Colwill as Chelsea set price at €80 million

On the eve of the Barcelona‑Alavés match, Hansi Flick announced that Barça will try to sign a centre‑back in the upcoming winter transfer window, while Chelsea has made it clear that it will only consider offers close to €80 million for its young defender.

Levi Colwill, 23, came through Chelsea’s academy and spent loan spells at Huddersfield and Brighton before establishing himself as a starter under Xabi Alonso at CFC Barcelona.

On the list of potential defensive reinforcements so far were the centre‑backs of Croatian and Italian origin, Gvardiol and Bastoni, as well as Lisandro Martínez and Natan.

From England, sources point to Colwill as another candidate that Barça is monitoring.

Chelsea's Position

Some reports indicate that Chelsea wants to renew Colwill’s contract, which runs until 2029, although interest from clubs such as Barcelona or Liverpool could delay its decision.

Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona has no talks for defender Levi Colwill

The London club, according to the same source, would only entertain proposals that exceed roughly €80 million.

Colwill, a left‑footed centre‑back standing almost 190 cm tall, stands out for his good ball‑play and physical power.

His representation is handled by the agency Team Raiola.

He joined Chelsea’s first team in the summer of 2023 and, since then, has played 89 matches.

Alonso said: “Because of his temperament and presence, because he is complete and dominant, he will be a key player for us.”