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Bayern Munich are not prepared to abandon hopes of signing Chelsea star Levi Colwill despite the likelihood they will struggle to meet the Blues’ transfer valuation.
The England international returned to his boyhood club at the start of last season following a hugely encouraging loan spell at Brighton.
Colwill became a mainstay under Mauricio Pochettino featuring at both left-back and in his preferred position in central defence.
Despite his status as a key part of the first team squad, Bayern have sensed an opportunity and have already lodged an enquiry, according to Sky Germany.
The two clubs remain well apart in terms of their valuation, but reports say that Colwill would be interested in joining the Bundesliga giants were they to table an offer that would tempt Chelsea into selling.
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is yet to commence working with his squad but already the club have confirmed the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer.
The 26-year-old is expected to slot straight into Chelsea’s backline next season and will provide an additional layer of competition for Colwill who is already up against the likes of Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile for a starting berth.
‘I’m very excited and looking forward to helping push the club in the direction we want to go,’ said Adarabioyo, upon confirmation of his arrival earlier this month.
Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart added: ‘We are delighted to bring Tosin to Chelsea. Throughout his career, he has showcased his maturity and defensive qualities and has gained a wealth of experience in the Premier League in recent seasons.
‘He is ready to make the step up to Chelsea and work alongside the talented players in our squad. We look forward to Tosin joining up with us for pre-season.’
Bayern, for their part, are keen to strengthen in defence ahead of their attempts to wrestle back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen.
To that end, they have already identified Jonathan Tah, one of Leverkusen’s defensive linchpins from their unbeaten domestic campaign, as a potential target.
Tah, however, is currently on international duty at Euro 2024 with Germany and will not contemplate his future until later in the summer transfer window.
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