Romano: Forest get green light to sign “fantastic” £5k-p/w target, he’s John Terry 2.0 - opinion

Nottingham Forest have been handed a green light in their pursuit of Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill, with the teenager believed to be facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge.

As per journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old “could leave” the west London outfit this summer, with his chances of first-team action in Thomas Tuchel’s side set to be severely reduced as the Blues plot further centre-back additions.

Writing on Twitter about the Englishman’s situation, the transfer guru stated: “Levi Colwill and his camp, exploring options with many proposals on the table as reported three days ago. The plan has not changed: he could leave Chelsea in case two centre-backs arrive after Koulibaly, as expected.

“Chelsea, still working on Kimpembé and Koundé.”

As alluded to by Romano, the promising defender is set to be shunted down the pecking order at his current side, with Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly having already been signed, while deals for Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe are in the works.

While a blow to the player himself, it could no doubt prove a huge positive for those at the City Ground, with the newly-promoted side having been linked with the Southampton-born starlet in recent months.

The £4.5m-rated gem has attracted attention following his impressive form on loan at Huddersfield Town last term, notably averaging 4.1 clearances, 1.8 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per game from his 29 Championship outings, proving himself a vital part of the Terriers’ run to the play-off final.

While it was his own goal that ironically handed victory to his potential future club, Forest, in that Wembley showdown, that was a rare low moment in what was otherwise a real breakthrough campaign for the £5k-per-week