Fabrizio Romano explains what needs to happen for Levi Colwill to join Bayern Munich this summer

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Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is thought to be attracting interest from Bayern Munich.

It has been claimed that Bayern Munich are seriously considering making a move for Levi Colwill this summer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now explained what needs to happen in order for the German giants to actually land the centre-half.

Colwill was a key player for Chelsea last season, starting at both centre-back and left-back.

In total, the 21-year-old made 32 appearances and even captained the Blues on one occasion.

Fabrizio Romano discusses Levi Colwill and Bayern Munich links

It looks like Colwill will be staying at Chelsea this summer, based on what Romano has had to say.

However, that could change if the player decides he wants to leave and makes that clear.

Speaking about the speculation linking Colwill with a move to Bayern, the Italian journalist told CaughtOffside: “Bayern are working on signing [Jonathan] Tah, though we’ve also had rumours about interest in Chelsea’s Levi Colwill.

“It’s important to clarify that for Chelsea’s owners, directors and staff, Colwill is a really crucial player. He is expected to stay at the club in the summer transfer window, he won’t leave unless something crazy happens, or if the player asks to go.”

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Should Chelsea sell Levi Colwill to Bayern Munich?

Chelsea have just signed Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham, meaning that they would still have the 26-year-old, Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah for the centre-back positions if they sold Colwill this summer.

However, Chalobah could join Fulham to replace Adarabioyo, while Colwill is a very good central defender with a lot of potential at 21. The Blues would be silly to sell him.

As per FBref, the England international has ranked in the 94th percentile for tackles among centre-backs over the last year.

Colwill is not the centre-half Chelsea should be selling this summer, especially considering the fact that he can also play at left-back. Unless he asks to leave, then, there is no reason for Chelsea to sell Colwill to Bayern or any other club.