Chelsea Move to Block Barcelona Interest in Levi Colwill with New Contract Plans

Chelsea are preparing to offer defender Levi Colwill a new contract in an effort to ward off reported interest from Barcelona, according to Get Spanish Football News, citing a report from Fichajes that references Football Insider.

Barcelona, with Deco working to reinforce Hansi Flick's backline, had reportedly identified the 23-year-old Englishman as a leading option and were tipped to make a January move for him.

The report states that Chelsea management is determined to begin negotiations to extend Colwill's contract, with the club's leadership willing to act on the manager's demand to retain the player. Colwill is a Chelsea youth product.

The source does not include any confirmed offer, agreement, or official club statement, and the contract talks are described only as reported intentions.