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Colwill has returned to Chelsea this summer after a successful loan spell at the Amex stadium last season.
Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion have identified Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey as a potential replacement for Chelsea’s Levi Colwill.
Brighton are currently looking for a defender as they combine the rigours of Europa League football with Premier League matches next season.
Brighton to miss out on Chelsea's Levi Colwill
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07:02 - 04.07.2023
Pochettino angers rival fans after calling Chelsea 'greatest team in England'
The Mauricio Pochettino era at Stamford Bridge is well and truly underway and the new Chelsea boss stirred the pot with his comments on his first day in the job.
The Seagulls need a new centre-back after Colwill returned to Chelsea this summer. The English youngster spent last season on loan at the Amex Stadium, helping Brighton to their highest-ever finish in the Premier League.
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Colwill played a major role under Brighton’s manager Roberto De Zerbi last season, featuring in 17 league games and helping them qualify for the Europa League.
Brighton want Bassey as Chelsea refuse to sell Colwill
But while Brighton are interested in keeping and signing Colwill permanently after impressing last season, Chelsea are playing hardball, with the Blues reportedly demanding at least £60m for his services.
However, Brighton are not ready to pay that amount and are looking at other options, with Bassey emerging as a primary target.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, De Zerbi appreciates Bassey and has urged the club to make a move for the Nigerian defender, although it also depends on Ajax’s price.
Bassey joined Ajax from Rangers last season on a five-year deal for around £20m. However, the Super Eagles star did not live up to expectations in his first year leading to reports that Ajax could sell him this summer.
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07:37 - 04.07.2023
Mason Mount edges closer to Man United move after successful medical
Erik ten Hag's priority target Mason Mount is close to completing his move from Chelsea to Manchester United after undergoing a medical at the club's Carrington training ground.
The Dutch side won the race to sign him ahead of Brighton last summer but could now do the Seagulls a favour by selling him a year later.
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U21EURO: Chelsea flop delivers for country as war-torn Ukraine shock France to reach semis
Ukraine has joined England in the last four at the Under-21 European Championship, U21EURO, after a brilliant outing against France.
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