Manchester City interested in Chelsea star Ben Chilwell

The upcoming transfer window is set to witness a lot of quality left-backs switching clubs.

Reports in the British media claim that Manchester City are interested in Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell.

The England international joined Chelsea from Leicester City for a fee in the region of 50 million euros in August 2020. He is under contract at Chelsea until the summer of 2025.

The left-back has found the back of the net on one occasion and picked up two assists in 13 matches this season across various competitions.

He is considered to be one of the best left-backs in England. Chilwell has also left his mark at the international stage after netting one goal in 17 senior appearances for the England national team.

Adding a left-back remains Manchester City’s top priority this summer and Pep Guardiola will have drafted a shortlist of a number of possible targets he could approach in the coming months.

Ben Chilwell is widely regarded as a key transfer target for Manchester City this summer. Guardiola is a known admirer of the player and is reportedly keen on the idea of bringing him this summer.

Manchester City are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.

The former Leicester City man is comfortable playing out from the back and given Guardiola’s demands, that would fit in perfectly with his tactics. His versatile nature can help the manager to be more flexible with the formations.

According to the report, “Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is on the radar of Premier League champions Manchester City. The Sky Blues are looking at full-back options for the summer, if they have to sell Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese full-back is out of favor at the club and has gone to Bayern Munich on loan for the rest of the season. According to The Times, Chilwell is among the players who is on boss Pep Guardiola’s list. The Citizens did try to sign him back in 2020, but he ultimately signed for Chelsea instead. Chilwell may not be first-choice with the Blues, given the summer arrival of Marc Cucurella.”

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The Sky Blues have to fork out a huge transfer fee if they are genuinely interested in the England international.

Chelsea will be ready to part ways with the left-back should the right offer arrives.

Ben Chilwell ideal fit for Manchester City?

If Manchester City and Guardiola are seriously considering a left-back, Chilwell could also prove to be a smart option.

A left-back of Ben Chilwell’s ceiling will be a massive addition to Manchester City squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of Guardiola’s starting XI but also add some stability and variety to his defensive department.

Manchester City fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.

How strong that interest is and whether Manchester City will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.