Levi Colwill, a center back for Chelsea, is caught up in a tug-of-war between two Premier League heavyweights. Recent rumors claim Liverpool is keeping an eye on the young defensive prodigy, adding to the already roiling pool of rumors over the player’s future.
It’s no secret that Brighton want to woo the center back to their team, with Moises Caicedo being mentioned as a Chelsea negotiating chip. However, the noise doesn’t stop there. Chelsea’s intentions are in doubt because the team is rumored to be interested in keeping its homegrown players.
As Tottenham Hotspur enters the fray in an effort to get Colwill for themselves, the drama intensifies. But why have these elite clubs gone into such a frenzy about this name?
THE VAN DE VEN CONUNDRUM
When we shift our focus to Micky Van de Ven, a young defensive dynamo from Wolfsburg, the mystery can be solved. The Dutchman has been on Liverpool’s radar for a while, but it seemed Spurs managed to get the jump on the Merseyside club in a strange turn of events. They apparently reached an agreement with the athlete and appeared to have won the battle for his signing.
Colwill, though, appears to have once again come into the spotlight as Liverpool started to turn their attention to the England U21 star as a result. Liverpool’s move appeared to be well underway, with the club apparently prepared to spend heavily on Colwill. The most recent rumors, however, indicate that Liverpool would reconsider signing Van de Ven of the Netherlands.
NOTE: PREMIER LEAGUE RIVALS
The chessboard is ready, and Liverpool’s next move is the focus of attention. Colwill or Van de Ven will it be? Can they stave off competing interest? One thing is certain: Liverpool’s opponents in the Premier League are closely monitoring their efforts to strengthen their defenses.
It’s unclear whether Liverpool will sign Colwill or turn their focus back to Van de Ven, but the power play that’s taking place is undeniable. The Evening Standard has revealed these purported details about Liverpool’s defensive makeover.
The curtain closes on yet another day of this captivating game of cat and mouse as the football world continues to speculate. The ongoing controversy will center on Liverpool’s hunt for a reliable defense. We can only wait, observe, and wonder until the contract’s ink is completely dry.
