Chelsea risk repeating Achraf Hakimi transfer mistake with priceless John Terry heir

Social media was divided last summer when it came to the exodus of Chelsea's youngsters. Some believed that the club were powerless in nearly all of the cases, with the short contracts of players lessening the club's strength in negotiations, whilst others felt it was a move that would come back to haunt the club in the long term.

Whatever way you felt, the uncertainty over the club's ownership and subsequent activity in the transfer market this summer makes the use of internal solutions all the more sensible. Holding what you have whilst also looking to promote those who have excelled on loan.

This season, Conor Gallagher has been the standout, excelling at Crystal Palace and looking like a player ready-made to return to his boyhood club and cause havoc in Thomas Tuchel's pressing system.

Chelsea risk repeating Achraf Hakimi transfer mistake with priceless John Terry heir

Another name that supporters feel should return this summer is Levi Colwill. The 19-old defender has excelled at the Championship level, starring in Huddersfield's promotion chase.

Wearing the number 26 on his back, the comparisons to Chelsea's greatest captain were obvious, to which Levi responded in an insightful interview with The Athletic recently.

"I'm not going to complain. It's not a bad thing to be called the new John Terry." Colwill said.

"I haven't made the comparison myself, so the fans and media can make whatever comparisons they want to make, it isn't going to affect me."

Colwill, similar to the way Marc Guehi did in England's second tier, showcased an ability to quickly handle the demands of senior football after moving from the academy.

Colwill's contract was extended last summer to 2025, lessening the panic of him walking this summer.