Journalist Simon Phillips has told GiveMeSport that Chelsea have no intention to allow Ben Chilwell to leave the club.
The left-back has been of interest to Premier League champions Manchester City, who may be on the lookout for a new option in that role after loaning out Joao Cancelo.
Chilwell’s return to fitness has seen the Blues back to their dangerous self, with them going back to a more familiar three-back formation.
The England international capped his comeback off with a goal at the weekend against Leicester City. He made sure he let his former supporters know just how much it meant to him.
With his abilities clear to see, it is not difficult to believe that arguably the best side and manager in the Premier League want to bring him in.
However, Phillips has claimed that there is currently no interest from the club in engaging in conversations to let him go.
Chilwell not for sale
He said: “There has been some speculation about his future over the weekend and interest coming in from Manchester City. This interest is nothing new. City wanted Chilwell when he was at Leicester City, but Frank Lampard convinced him to come to Chelsea.
“I understand Chilwell is happy at Chelsea and is currently not thinking about leaving the club despite City’s interest still being there. Chelsea’s stance is that Chilwell is not for sale, unless the player asks to leave.
“Of course, he doesn’t have the longest contract left at the club (2025), so anything can happen. But as of right now, Chilwell is only focusing on Chelsea, and Chelsea have no interest in selling him.”
There may have been belief that his place would have been under threat when the club signed Marc Cucurella last summer.
However, the Spaniard is looking far more comfortable in the left centre-back role.
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