Transfer blow for AFC Bournemouth, Fulham and Huddersfield Town emerges

Huddersfield Town loanee Levi Colwill is set to get the opportunity to impress at parent side Chelsea in the coming months, according to a report from the Evening Standard.

Currently plying his trade at the John Smith’s Stadium, the 19-year-old has played an integral part in guiding the Terriers to the play-off final following their 2-1 win against Luton Town on aggregate.

Although some would argue they were lucky to win the second leg following the Hatters’ first-half dominance, Huddersfield have been reasonably solid at the back this term, transforming themselves from relegation candidates to genuine promotion contenders.

His progress certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed either, with the Terriers thought to be interested in luring him back to West Yorkshire if they win promotion back to the top flight following a three-year absence.

Considering they are just one game away from top-tier football again, they could potentially be in pole position to land him once more, though it remains to be seen whether his parent side are tempted to cash in permanently.

However, the Terriers have company in their quest to take him away from Stamford Bridge with recently promoted sides AFC Bournemouth and Fulham also reported to be keeping tabs on his current situation.

With this, there looked set to be a bitter battle for his signature with other English top-flight clubs and clubs from across Europe having the teenager on their radar but according to the Evening Standard, he will have the chance to impress Thomas Tuchel.

The Verdict:

The uncertainty surrounding the Blues at this stage with sanctions on Roman Abramovich may have made a move complicated in the coming months anyway, especially if the Russian owner remains owner through the